As Kemi Badenoch chases Reform, the Lib Dems are surging in traditional Tory heartlands. My report on Middle England's quiet revolt. www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib... - ThreadSky

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georgeeaton.bsky.social • 14 days ago

As Kemi Badenoch chases Reform, the Lib Dems are surging in traditional Tory heartlands.

My report on Middle England's quiet revolt. https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/liberal-democrats/2025/04/the-lib-dems-middle-england-revolution

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heatherglass.bsky.social•13 days ago

Good article, did you get an explanation for the flag iris though?

beardigan.bsky.social•14 days ago

Are you sure that's not the traditional Tory wetlands?

mandarinsiesta.bsky.social•13 days ago

Anyone who has the best interests of the country at heart needs to vote Lib Dem or green. Labour are just a Tory tribute act at this point, whose implosion is being eclipsed by the Tory implosion.

hakugard.bsky.social•14 days ago

I'd argue from my own limited perspective the same is happening from Labour to LD as well. Labour are chasing the wrong rabbit and alienating a large number of their base as they too attempt to ape reform.

davelaw.bsky.social•14 days ago

When will both of them wake up and realise that chasing extremist votes drives away moderate votes?

thurberteam.bsky.social•14 days ago

Ed Davey has perfected the duty of looking happy & appearing to have fun in a way that works in photos. This is separate from both having fun & what he does in Parliament.