the electoral wasteland confronting the avowed centrist parties in this election suggests that wasn’t where Labour’s lost vote went.
Lib Dems increased their total votes by 60% and gained 1.3m votes. They also increased their share of the vote in many traditional labour seat tories gained from labour. It didn't translate to success in fptp, but Lib Dem increased vote was a factor in outcomes nationwide. Can't help but think that LRB analysis is ignoring the data.
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Lib Dems increased their total votes by 60% and gained 1.3m votes. They also increased their share of the vote in many traditional labour seat tories gained from labour. It didn't translate to success in fptp, but Lib Dem increased vote was a factor in outcomes nationwide. Can't help but think that LRB analysis is ignoring the data.