Do you still vote Lib Dem? And if so, why?
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/jun/06/do-you-still-vote-lib-dem-and-if-so-why Version 0 of 1. Following a poor showing in the recent local and European elections, the Liberal Democrats have fallen to an embarrassing sixth place in the Newark byelection. Their candidate David Watts won a mere 2.59% of the vote, falling behind the Greens and a local campaigner, and coming in only one place ahead of Nick The Flying Brick of the Monster Raving Loony Party. Cleggmania seems a long time ago. With less than a year to go until the general election, the party is in danger of losing many of its 57 parliamentary seats in 2015. The Liberal Democrats have arguably suffered by being the minor party in a coalition government, helping to pass legislation unpopular with its grassroots, many of whom voted for the party to keep out the party the Lib Dems ended up governing alongside. Nick Clegg's credibility was badly damaged by his u-turn on student tuition fees. Others, however, are proud of the party's achievements while in power. We're keen to hear from people who voted Lib Dem in 2010. Did you vote for them again in this year's elections? Are you planning to vote for them again in 2015? And if not, what would it take for you to return to the fold? Share your views in the open thread below. |