Hmmm …
Caroline Lucas, one of the Green party’s co-leaders, was on Radio 4, this morning.
Advocating the idea of a progressive alliance for the 2017 General election.
In other words?
The idea that in a given constituency— in the up-coming general election — those candidates who have little chance of winning stand aside.
The idea that in a given constituency— in the up-coming general election — those candidates who have little chance of winning stand aside.
In favour of an opposition candidate who stands a better chance of winning the seat.
Hmmm …
Personally?
I voted Green in the recent local elections for Essex Council.
Indeed, have a Green party poster in my window.
For me, a mix things has contributed to that. My feelings of disillusion with the Liberal Democrats, my belief that Labour don’t stand a chance of winning the Brentwood and Ongar seat, and I’m blowed if I’m voting Conservative.
I can understand Ms Lucas’ position. It gives individual leftist parties a greater chance of winning a seat, and it works out cheaper for local parties: in terms of deposits, advertising and other costs.
I’m, personally, don’t know if the Green’s will be fielding a candidate in Brentwood.
I hope they do: I’d rather vote for someone.
But if they don’t?
I have my usual option of spoiling my vote available to me.
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