ricmk
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Post by ricmk on Jul 7, 2021 18:50:21 GMT
Yes, but it might be influential given that it comes from the retiring long term ward member who claims to be giving a dispassionate independent view of each candidate's strength and weaknesses. I'm not sure that quite stands up. She was of course not a member of the present administration and it may not be entirely coincidental that she gives the Conservative candidate a much easier ride than to Lib Dem or Labour. She makes rather dark hints against the suitability of Todd, while giving Alasdair a bit of a thumbs up on the basis of his past experience on Thanet council. The latter might not stand up to too close an examination - I notice he never polled particularly well in his two terms on Birchington South,and the reputation of Thanet council was suspect to say the least. Well, Todd is a very busy chap. I did not spot the tweet that says he is starting an MSc at Warwick uni in Sept, but that is a legitimate complaint. However I agree she seems to be giving him the Guido treatment. If you look in the comments (you have to click on the link saying comments) there is a full rebuttal from Lib Dem Todd Olive. But how many people would spot that? |
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Post by greenhert on Jul 7, 2021 20:35:52 GMT
It is interesting that there is a Communist standing in Aldeburgh & Leiston because the now defunct CPGB, which the CPB split from in 1988, used to have considerable support in Leiston from in particular the workers at the Richard Garrett & Sons engine works which closed in 1981.
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Post by timmullen1 on Jul 8, 2021 11:52:20 GMT
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Post by Old Fashioned Leftie on Jul 8, 2021 16:56:58 GMT
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Post by wallington on Jul 8, 2021 19:22:27 GMT
I suspect The Greens will run the Conservatives close in Aldeburgh & Leiston. I gather from social media that the regional branch have put a lot of effort into the ward during the campaign. I guess we will see if it's just a good social media campaign or a good ground campaign later tonight.
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Post by ollietheginge on Jul 8, 2021 19:32:32 GMT
Do we know which counts are definitely not happening tonight? Or are we back in the swing of all counts happening on the night?
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Jul 8, 2021 21:43:27 GMT
Harlow, Mark Hall turnout 22.27%.
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Post by finsobruce on Jul 8, 2021 21:44:39 GMT
Harlow, Mark Hall turnout 22.27%. God, it's Thursday! Where has the week gone! |
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Jul 8, 2021 21:59:08 GMT
HUNTINGDONSHIRE St Neots East
PITT, Ben (Independent) 249
DAVENPORT-RAY, Lara (Green) 196
SEEFF, Geoff (Liberal Democrat) 68
COLLINS, Sam (Conservative) 47
STROUD, Helen Mary (Labour) 26
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Jul 8, 2021 22:04:55 GMT
Not sure about Ardingly and Balcombe but all the others are definitely counting tonight.
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Jul 8, 2021 22:09:16 GMT
HARLOW Mark Hall
STEER, John (Conservative) 549
MORRISON, Kay (Labour) 493
GILBERT, Jamie (Green) 86
RIDEOUT, Lesley (Liberal Democrat) 55
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Post by lackeroftalent on Jul 8, 2021 22:10:13 GMT
HUNTINGDONSHIRE St Neots East PITT, Ben (Independent) 249 DAVENPORT-RAY, Lara (Green) 196 SEEFF, Geoff (Liberal Democrat) 68 COLLINS, Sam (Conservative) 47 STROUD, Helen Mary (Labour) 26 Just off to check the prediction thread on that one. Really? |
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Jul 8, 2021 22:20:05 GMT
EAST DEVON Feniton
BRUCE, Alasdair S (Conservative) 239
BADEN, Linda A (Labour) 126
OLIVE, Todd L (Liberal Democrat) 82
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Jul 8, 2021 22:42:12 GMT
EAST DEVON Honiton St Michael’s
BONETTA, Jake E (Labour) 807
JENNY, Brown* (Conservative) 522
HOYLES, Jules (Liberal Democrat) 63
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maxque
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Post by maxque on Jul 8, 2021 22:47:37 GMT
EAST DEVON Honiton St Michael’s BONETTA, Jake E (Labour) 807 JENNY, Brown* (Conservative) 522 HOYLES, Jules (Liberal Democrat) 63 807 for Labour and 63 for LDs? Are you sure? |
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Post by timmullen1 on Jul 8, 2021 22:48:20 GMT
EAST DEVON Honiton St Michael’s BONETTA, Jake E (Labour) 807 JENNY, Brown* (Conservative) 522 HOYLES, Jules (Liberal Democrat) 63 807 for Labour and 63 for LDs? Are you sure? That’s what the council reckon: EDIT: As does the Local Democracy Reporter for Radio Exe: |
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Post by bjornhattan on Jul 8, 2021 22:50:37 GMT
HUNTINGDONSHIRE St Neots East PITT, Ben (Independent) 249 DAVENPORT-RAY, Lara (Green) 196 SEEFF, Geoff (Liberal Democrat) 68 COLLINS, Sam (Conservative) 47 STROUD, Helen Mary (Labour) 26 Just off to check the prediction thread on that one. Really? It is an absolutely tiny ward, based on housing estates which mostly do not yet exist - so a strong local campaign based on highly local issues could swing it. But even then, it's still a very surprising result. |
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Post by andrewteale on Jul 8, 2021 22:55:01 GMT
EAST DEVON Honiton St Michael’s BONETTA, Jake E (Labour) 807 JENNY, Brown* (Conservative) 522 HOYLES, Jules (Liberal Democrat) 63 807 for Labour and 63 for LDs? Are you sure? Bonetta finished in a strong second place in the county elections here two months ago. |
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Post by evergreenadam on Jul 8, 2021 22:56:32 GMT
807 for Labour and 63 for LDs? Are you sure? That’s what the council reckon: EDIT: As does the Local Democracy Reporter for Radio Exe: Why did Labour do so well in Honiton? Andrew’s preview mentioned a strong Labour showing in the county council division covering this ward in May. |
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Post by timmullen1 on Jul 8, 2021 23:02:06 GMT
That’s what the council reckon: EDIT: As does the Local Democracy Reporter for Radio Exe: Why did Labour do so well in Honiton? Andrew’s preview mentioned a strong Labour showing in the county council division covering this ward in May. I don’t wouldn’t hazard a guess, but oddly, according to Joe Ives’ Twitter commentary they were more hopeful in Feniton. |
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