[Malcolm Armsteen]

the Greens appear to be a damp squid

A dry squid wouldn't last long.

[Oboogie]

the Greens appear to be a damp squid

A dry squid wouldn't last long.

Unless it's basking in the glow of the eggcorns thread.

[davidjay]

Our two (hardworking and genuinely fine examples of how councillors should behave) LDs both won, which was a relief.

[Youngian]

Everyday's a school day

[Youngian]

If Nelson is right, Marmite Farage is even more loathed by those who despised him in 2016. Reform swept the board in Wigan but on 46% of the vote. That's not that impressive for an area that was 70% Leave. Can't see Farage has gained any new electoral demographics when you drill down.

[davidjay]

Trouble is that 52% in a referendum is a narrow victory but in an election it's a landslide.

[Youngian]

What new demographics (beyond the Boris/Nigel 2019 Brexit coalition) has Farage picked up in this election?

[davidjay]

What new demographics (beyond the Boris/Nigel 2019 Brexit coalition) has Farage picked up in this election?

The None of the Aboves who used to vote Lib Dem, together with a few who believe that because their lives didn't improve the day after Starmer won, they'll try someone different.