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T_i_B

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3. 2 obvious answers, and a 3rd not so obvious one

Mon Jan 30, 2017, 04:03 AM

Jan 2017

The Lib Dems are rising in the polls because they are the only party currently holding Theresa May to account and pointing out that the current strategy for leaving the EU is suicidal. It's certainly noticeable that Labour are losing more votes to the Lib Dems than the Tories or UKIP.

You would have to have been living under a rock between 2010 & 2015 not to know why they are not doing better. The coalition destroyed their credibility and also had the effect of wiping the party out at grassroots level in many places. If Labour wasn't such a horrific mess right now the Lib Dems might still be in decline.

The Lib Dems also have a reputation for dirty campaigning, which makes it hard for disillusioned Labour MP's and activists to make the switch to their side.

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Why haven't the Liberal Democrats risen significantly in the polls? [View all] Ken Burch Jan 2017 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Gothmog Jan 2017 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Burch Jan 2017 #2

2 obvious answers, and a 3rd not so obvious one T_i_B Jan 2017 #3

I'm well aware of Lib Dem and pre-merger Liberal dirty campaigning: Ken Burch Jan 2017 #4

If you get yourself up to date.... T_i_B Jan 2017 #5

Thanks for the additional information. Ken Burch Jan 2017 #7

Actually the main attacks on Tatchell were from RW Labour rebels who didn't like his selection LeftishBrit Jan 2017 #6

I'm aware that he's still around, and deeply admire his courage. Ken Burch Jan 2017 #8

To give you an idea of what's happening with the Lib Dems.... T_i_B Feb 2017 #9