I’m a Labour voter (and with more enthusiasm this election than in some) but I’ll be looking out for the result in particular constituencies as well as the overall result. Here are some of the constituencies that will make or break my day: Brighton Pavilion – a win for Caroline Lucas will please me Bristol…
Category: election 2017
The general election and driven grouse shooting
If the Conservatives win, and particularly if they win an increased majority I predict: weakening of site protection post-Brexit (see what Conservative manifesto says) – the fact that SPAs were partly notified because of their raptor populations will become irrelevant; the chance of stopping damaging activities (like building new roads and tracks across blanket bogs,…
Hazel Grove/High Peak vote swap
This is a great idea! And whether it works or not it represents a fascinating attempt by ordinary voters to make their votes count for more! This is the idea: if you are a Labour voter in Hazel Grove your vote won’t count for very much, and if you are a Liberal in High Peak…
An Unreliable History of Birdwatching (10) by Paul Thomas
Saturday cartoon by Ralph Underhill