TopGun Posted 19 May, 2014 Posted 19 May, 2014 Obviously some people won't vote and others prefer to keep their views private and that's okay by me. But for those of you prepared to pin your flag to a mast publicly what's your vote likely to be? In the Euros I will be voting for the LDs as I like the main sitting candidate Chris Davies in the North West although he is expected to suffer and might not get re-elected. I will try to help him. In my local Trafford ward I am going to vote for the Conservatives (first time ever) as I think they are realistic about balancing services with local taxes and I dislike the Labour Group leader. I'd like UKIP to get stuffed but not hopeful about that.
Saintandy666 Posted 19 May, 2014 Posted 19 May, 2014 My local councillor is a lib dem and has been doing it for a long time and when I've contacted/others have contacted has always been quick to respond etc and seems to work hard. I will vote Lib Dem in locals. In the Euros I'll also vote Lib Dems because they have a clear pro-EU policy, unlike the other 3 main parties.
ecuk268 Posted 20 May, 2014 Posted 20 May, 2014 I've had absolutely no information about any of the candidates. The onus appears to be on the individual voter to go online and look for the views of the various candidates. Fine for the IT literate but not everyone is.
Wes Tender Posted 20 May, 2014 Posted 20 May, 2014 I'll be voting UKIP in the Europeans, specifically because the other parties have promised a referendum on Europe for the past several years and broke their promises. They need a damned good kick up their backsides. The Conservatives could and should have held a referendum this Parliament and used the pact with the Lib Dems to avoid one. I'll be delighted that the Lib Dems in particular will get stuffed in the Euros. I'll be voting Conservative in the locals
TwoPints Posted 20 May, 2014 Posted 20 May, 2014 Hmm... think I'm going to have to go Labour as they've probably got the best chance of keeping the protest votes in check this time around.
niceandfriendly Posted 21 May, 2014 Posted 21 May, 2014 I'll be voting for the one in the suit who was privately educated and who promises to change everything for the better. He is definitely the one who best represents me.
Wurzel Posted 21 May, 2014 Posted 21 May, 2014 I'll be voting UKIP in the Europeans, specifically because the other parties have promised a referendum on Europe for the past several years and broke their promises. They need a damned good kick up their backsides. The Conservatives could and should have held a referendum this Parliament and used the pact with the Lib Dems to avoid one. I'll be delighted that the Lib Dems in particular will get stuffed in the Euros. I'll be voting Conservative in the locals This. Exactly this. I see the MEP vote as a protest vote, the only legitimate way of showing the strength of feeling towards EU .
igsey Posted 21 May, 2014 Posted 21 May, 2014 Green. But the bigger priority is that people vote, not who they vote for, especially my age group. Politicians pretty much ignore the votes of the 18-25s, policies are aimed towards homeowners with kids because they know a lot of us don't vote so they don't need to appeal to us.
solentstars Posted 21 May, 2014 Posted 21 May, 2014 Totally agree that's why our politics is aimed at the older age group has they are the ones who get out to vote hence why we always seem to look at the past rather than the future . Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
cambsaint Posted 21 May, 2014 Posted 21 May, 2014 My vote will be a protest vote pure and simple. I've been crucified by low interest rates and QE for long enough. I saved for my retirement and expected to live on pension and interest, not to have to use my capital. A plague on all their houses.
View From The Top Posted 21 May, 2014 Posted 21 May, 2014 Green. They support calls for a referendum and are pro-Europe but anti-EU which is exactly my position. They are also left wing, unlike Labour.
DuncanRG Posted 21 May, 2014 Posted 21 May, 2014 I'll be voting for the one in the suit who was privately educated and who promises to change everything for the better. He is definitely the one who best represents me. You might struggle to find one of those on your council ballot.
Crazy Diamond Posted 22 May, 2014 Posted 22 May, 2014 Using a ballot form - the old ways are the best!
Halo Stickman Posted 22 May, 2014 Posted 22 May, 2014 Cameron? Yes, the CCTV caught him red handed. Milliband? Yes, she has to post on the UI now. Nick Griffin? Yes, the cops are on their way. Nick Clegg? Yes, the cops are after him too. Farage Hitler? Bloody hell, the cops better bring him in as well. Edit: Sorry, I thought I was on Bletch’s Hilarious Fun With Words thread.
Jonnyboy Posted 22 May, 2014 Posted 22 May, 2014 Is it true about UKIP doing away with maternity/paternity leave?
Ken Tone Posted 22 May, 2014 Posted 22 May, 2014 http://newsthump.com/blog/ An interesting view of UKIP!
hutch Posted 23 May, 2014 Posted 23 May, 2014 Green. But the bigger priority is that people vote, not who they vote for, especially my age group. Politicians pretty much ignore the votes of the 18-25s, policies are aimed towards homeowners with kids because they know a lot of us don't vote so they don't need to appeal to us. Without wishing to give offence to any particular view, that in a nutshell is precisely what is wrong with what democracy has become in modern Britain, principally as a result of small narrow-minded leadership. Many people now see it as an opportunity to advance the personal goals of their own favourite minority interest, rather than pick the best people to lead the country. Party "leadership committees" have seen this and pander to the whims of those minorities, particularly in marginal constituencies. The proper Labour Party, the one I used to vote for when I was younger, isn't a socialist party anymore. It's just a loose coalition of clueless ragbag loonies.
Whitey Grandad Posted 23 May, 2014 Posted 23 May, 2014 http://newsthump.com/blog/ An interesting view of UKIP! too true for comfort.
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