At the local elections, while Reform U.K. painted the national map turquoise, the picture in Wessex was one of greys and yellows. This was because of the second success story of results day: the Liberal Democrats’ (Lib. Dem.) resurgence in the South West, and the partial success of Ed Davey’s plans to replace the ConservativesContinueContinue reading “On the Local Elections, pt. 2: The Regional Picture”
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On the Local Elections, pt. 1: The National Picture
The main mediatic talking point of the local elections has been the success of Reform U.K. Farage’s party have now solidified their position, from being the ‘opposition apparent’ in many Labour-won seats in 2024, to looking capable of winning a general election in 2029. It is important to keep in mind, however, that these localContinueContinue reading “On the Local Elections, pt. 1: The National Picture”
