Gen Kitchen takes seat for party for first time since 2001 general election to temper fears after testing week
    • TWeaK@feddit.ukEnglish
      4·
      9 months ago

      They only gained 107 votes. They won because of tories switching to reform or not showing up

      Deleted comment, but valid if true.

      I wonder if that’s anything to do with the new ID requirement? Tories have apparently shot themselves in the foot with that one.

      • fifisaac@lemmy.ml
        4·
        9 months ago

        I changed my mind when I looked at the turnout difference. It’s hard to draw any conclusions because of that

        • TWeaK@feddit.ukEnglish
          2·
          9 months ago

          I think you may be right though. I saw on Channel 4 News that turnout was down overall yet stable with Labour - implying Tories didn’t show up.

      • frankPodmore@slrpnk.netEnglish
        3·
        9 months ago

        It’s possible. Turnout was fairly low, but not conspicuously low for a by-election.

        EDIT: Also, it’s worth pointing out that holding on to your entire vote share while turnout falls by 26% is actually really good!