General Discussion
https://news.sky.com/video/ed-davey-denies-reform-uk-helped-liberal-democrat-wins-13361345 Ed Davey's in denial.
@1263 You're wrong. The Lib Dem % of the vote in Dawlish was up on 2021 by almost 2%. They only gained 3 more votes compared to 2021. But as turn-out was lower this year their vote share went up.
There's nothing commendable from any party or the electorate when the turnout is a mere 36%. It was worse elsewhere in Teignbridge. Voting should be made mandatory and the option 'None of the Above' added, which should be counted in the official statistics. Apathy is so widespread that nobody seems to care that the First Past the Post system used in England allows the likes of Dawson to win ...
Great effort from reform only 500odd short of votes from a low turnout with the lib dem % down. Rosies comments after hearing ahe has won was :" i was blown away" yes becauae ahe probably wad not too sure if she has won. Still fair play, she managed to drag hereself to stand outside the manor to remind voters who she was.
@burnside I think you'll find she has 4 jobs actually.
So now it's three-jobs-Dawson, God help Dawlish.
I told you so... As predicted Reform split the Conservative vote, turnout was 2% lower than 2021 showing that Dawlish is largely apathetic. It was always in the bag. Dawlish is a safe Liberal Democrat seat despite the rise of Reform. Thanks to all the Reform voters and all the non-voters, oh and the 1923 who voted for Rosie. I predicted we'd get around 1900, the same as in ...
@sarahkhan Politicians should expect to be criticized when they act in such a dictatorial manner. Are you even aware of the full picture? And what name calling? The title is the same as that on the You Tube video? It's a question and a very valid one. Constructive discussion was exactly what Dawson prevents from occurring as Chair of the District Council.
She really is a most dreadful woman, if people vote for her tomorrow they deserve what they get.