General Election - 4th July 2024

[MillionMilesAway]

I’m glad they didn’t get 13 seats, but for reform to get around 15% of the vote is quite worrying. Millions of people are now voting for them.

I know it’s our electoral system but the Lib Dem’s getting 50+ seats, but only being around 10% doesn’t seem right either

Lib Dems are about right though aren't they - 10% of seats overall.

 

[Cielo Azul]

Reform UK 4,051,969 Total Votes 4 MPs up to yet

Liberal Democrat’s 3,451,969 Total Votes and 70 MPs

Is this democracy?

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

It doesn’t really seem like there’s any enthusiasm for labour. Their vote share hasn’t changed that much from 2019 and it’s a pretty low vote share as well.

It seems like there in because the Tory vote collapsed.

 

[Scottyboi]

Reform UK 4,051,969 Total Votes 4 MPs up to yet

Liberal Democrat’s 3,451,969 Total Votes and 70 MPs

Is this democracy?

Yes it is as the lib dems targeted seats and were efficient in their campaigning.

 

[Cielo Azul]

Yes it is as the lib dems targeted seats and were efficient in their campaigning.

But surely it’s not a fair representation of the public vote?

 

[I'm not really here]

That's a weird looking bloke

I agree, the lib dem looks about odd as well.

 

[DMA's]

Just got up and checked the results.

Four decrepit seaside town full of homeless tramps for Reform, lol.

Exit poll was a bit out but some of those seats were very tight.

“Homeless tramps”. What a lovely person you are

 

[crublue1]

I supposse our archiac parliamentry rules could stiffle the **** a little.

As an MP he has to adhere to certain level of behaviour in the chamber, he won't get away with the bullshit he would pull as an MEP

Exactly as I was thinking, he'll be largely ridiculed across the house, especially now we have some actual politicians sitting.
He's a bully, with nothing to back it up with.
Having been finally elected after many tries, ironically he won't know what to do when it comes to proper debate.
He will become the child at the back of the class constantly putting his hand up, but being ignored.
If anything, I'm looking forward to the entertainment he will inevitably provide

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

This couldn’t have happened to a nicer bunch of cunts.

 

[dickie davies]

Labour win because of a backlash by Conservative voters.

Labour will be in power with the lowest percentage of the popular vote ever by a single majority party.

Only one election since 1885 (2001) has had a lower turnout.

Labour in by default.

So are we saying the "Reform" vote is similar to when the newly formed SDP took a number of Labour votes?

 

[Scottyboi]

But surely it’s not a fair representation of the public vote?

Well no it isn't, as reform just put candidates out all over the country with no real focus except the 4 they have. The lib dems campaigned heavily in the areas they could actually win like Cheadle and pick up 1000s of votes in them areas as a result.

 

[Crooked_rain]

I’m glad they didn’t get 13 seats, but for reform to get around 15% of the vote is quite worrying. Millions of people are now voting for them.

I know it’s our electoral system but the Lib Dem’s getting 50+ seats, but only being around 10% doesn’t seem right either

Millions are voting for them and they could grow a fair bit more.

Being realistic, a lot of the labour votes were just a vote against the tories because it was a shitshow. If Labour don't show clear improvement from the tories, then I wouldn't be too surprised to see another rise in support for Reform.

I know plenty of people who voted Reform, people who I'd never imagine would be voting for a party spearheaded by Farage. And we're not just talking "gammons" as some like to say, I know a pretty diverse mix of people that voted them.

I voted Labour personally, not with a great deal of confidence though, and i think that's the case for many.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Labour win because of a backlash by Conservative voters.

Labour will be in power with the lowest percentage of the popular vote ever by a single majority party.

Only one election since 1885 (2001) has had a lower turnout.

Labour in by default.

Labour are in, and those fuckers are out, that will do for me.

 

[Cielo Azul]

Well no it isn't, as reform just put candidates out all over the country with no real focus except the 4 they have. The lib dems campaigned heavily in the areas they could actually win like Cheadle and pick up 1000s of votes in them areas as a result.

They played it smart, fair play to them.

 

[shemnel]

looking like a low turnout? about 58%?

 

[MillionMilesAway]

right thread this time...

10 pm Exit Poll to current (9 to declare):
Labour - spot on
Conservative - actual down 12
LibDems - actual up 10
SNP - actual up 2
Greens - actual up 2
Reform - actual down 9

 

[Kompany Car]

Will be interesting to see how the markets react at 8am, but it may have already been partially priced in yesterday.

 

[inchy14]

Millions are voting for them and they could grow a fair bit more.

Being realistic, a lot of the reform votes were just a vote against the tories, but who wouldn’t vote labour, because it was a shitshow. If Labour don't show clear improvement from the tories, then I wouldn't be too surprised to see another rise in support for Reform.

I know plenty of people who voted Reform, people who I'd never imagine would be voting for a party spearheaded by Farage. And we're not just talking "gammons" as some like to say, I know a pretty diverse mix of people that voted them.

I voted Labour personally, not with a great deal of confidence though, and i think that's the case for many.

Edited that slightly for you.

 

[ZenHalfTimeCrock]

She's not right wing mental enough for reform

Is it not more the case that she is too right-wing and deranged even for them? She wasn't always a Tory and possesses the zeal of the adult convert that often brands those who convert to another faith, causing them to become more puritanical and holier than thou than those who grew up with it.

(Like the Pixies reference in your handle, by the way.)

Liz Truss might be in trouble, oh that is glorious if true.

Fell asleep just after reading this and now just woken up to find that you were right. Not sure where you heard the rumour but that was an excellent call.

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

Will be interesting to see how the markets react at 8am, but it may have already been partially priced in yesterday.

Yes, waiting for this too….