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The projected poll places the Tories on just 53 seats - with even the PM losing his seat. This would place the Tories with lowest number of seats since 1832 when party was formed.

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[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 20 points 3 months ago (6 children)

I really really hope they come in in third place.

[–] intelisense@lemm.ee 13 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Be careful of the Monkey's Paw - Reform in opposition may mean Reform in power in 10-15 years. The collapse of the Torries is for sure nice to see, but much of that voting block is moving right, not left, and that scares me.

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 8 points 3 months ago (3 children)

We will see. I suspect a great deal of reform support is just coming from disgruntled conservatives who can't bring themselves to vote left. Another 5 years of reform candidate saying things like "Hitler was right" will probably sap for the great deal of support.

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

disgruntled conservatives who can’t bring themselves to vote left.

the lib dems are at best center, at worst center right.

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