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Labour wins majority in UK General Elections as Tories lose two-thirds of seats
(www.theguardian.com)
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An overwhelming majority by seats but only 33% of the popular vote.
36% voted Tory/Reform so voters have not shifted left but split the more right wing vote
But that's better than nothing, right?
And ~54% of the votes went to left(ish) parties, so that's something
I fear that next election reform is going to do much better.
In the mean time, Labor may not have much of a mandate for progressive policies, they'll be creeping to the right to quell support for reform party.
Or having them in parliament might expose them as the one trick pony that they are.
I think Labour have to have a real effect on things in the next 5 years to show that the system can work. That will take the wind out of the right's sails more than anything. Most of the reform vote is people feeling ignored, trod upon, thrown away. Labour has to make the people feel supported.
Perhaps.
I'm less optimistic. The world over voters seem to be drawn towards these populist assholes, and I think it's important to note that the UK is not an exception, despite the labour victory.
Starmers first few speeches in power actually make me optimistic, and I didn't vote for him. If he can truly deliver on being "country before party", and making "personal gain the politics of the past". It's only a words right now, but the cabinet appointments (especially the 3 from outside the party) look good.
It's all down to results.