General Election

Postal vote application gone in, I don't have photo iD so I hope this short notice isn't going to mean they can't process postal vote applications in time. Bet it's deliberate if it does, they know that most people without photo iD don't vote Conservative. Typical Tories, sticking to dirty tricks to the last.

Meg, it’s not too late to register to vote (and it’s quick to sign up)

https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

In terms of id - even if there isn’t time to sort that out there is the option (and time to change to - but I need to double check) to vote via postal vote or via proxy (someone with id whom you trust voting in person on your behalf)

I’ll post more over the next few days but as the Tory vote looks like it may totally collapse there may be more options then blindly giving the strategic vote to Labour (esp considering starmer and co have done zero to earn the disabled community’s vote…….apart from wanting to flip the bird at the tories)

And also the strategic vote for each seat isn’t necessary Labour

communication will be vital this election to figure out what the strategic vote actually is and who’s in 3rd place if need be - and also to find out info for each individual candidate running for your specific constituency

Bobby,

I think you misread me

I was referring to individual seats, not government majorities

In terms of smaller parties both snp and Lib Dem’s are in a good position to take seats from the tories (there are a number of constituencies around the country that won’t go red but may go yellow/orange)

Also (though I don’t see either winning many seats) I think greens and reform could pull in some votes which may directly affect seat vote result

If today proved anything this general elections tagline should be ‘expect the unexpected’ (who had sunak calling a summer election on their bingo card, let’s be honest)

I don’t think it’s going to be as straightforward as being pressured to give labour your vote or else a Tory will win the seat

this Post from the bbc live text sums it up nicely

Sorry Rosie I wasn't trying to have a go at anyone

I was just trying to point out that getting super furious and writing a paragraph of abuse about someone doesn't achieve anything

And that just because I don't write a load of hate about a certain party doesn't mean I'm necessarily a supporter of that party either

Someone yesterday had a go at me for not joining in with the hatred and it upset me as I genuinely am not on any particular side when it comes to politics

when do you think the pip reform will happen- in line with this general election? Probably by Sep 2024 they might stop??

Just seen on news general election July this country is ready for change. Let's get the country back on its feet. And to stop demonising the sick and disabled.

I hope it's dead in the water now. Should be.