That it should have taken me so long to get round to the “local” picture in the local elections – which took place in May this year – is not ideal; however, the story remains worth telling. While the period from May to now has at times shown less activity from the Wessex Regionalists, theContinueContinue reading “On the Local Elections, pt. 3: The Local Picture”
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Labour At One: What Comes Next?
As the Starmer government passes its first anniversary of holding power, there has been much looking back and taking stock of their achievements in the past year. In the court of public opinion, however, Labour have little to boast of, with the surge of Reform UK’s polling numbers, and their strong showing at the localContinueContinue reading “Labour At One: What Comes Next?”
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”
A Night to Remember
Originally published on theonlywayiswessex.net. “Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive / But to be young was very heaven!” Wordsworth’s ardour for the French Revolution cooled in the light of experience. Labour today has reason for celebration, but not for triumphalism. How many voted Wessex Regionalist? Write-in votes aren’t separately recorded, so weContinueContinue reading “A Night to Remember”
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