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Will you vote Tory next time?

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Stella14 Tue 12-Apr-22 12:50:04

Just wondering if those who voted Conservative at the last General Election will do so next time? I ask the question in light of all the scandals associated with this Government, together with the lack of action taken to mitigate the effects of the ‘cost of living crisis’ (despite France, Spain and several other European countries giving much more help to their people), abandoning the Triple Lock (despite retaining it being in their manifesto).

varian Wed 13-Apr-22 12:23:53

Joane123

Answering the question - No. But where or earth do you go that is the problem. Is any other party any better?

There is no party as corrupt as the Conservative party.

GoldenAge Wed 13-Apr-22 12:22:28

It's all about greed really, if a particular Tory MP has done 'well' for an area people will continue to vote in self-interest ... a pity they can't see the wider picture. I have a relative in that situation, occupies a council house, has used the NHS permanently with three boisterous children but consistently fails to realise that the very things he believes he has to 'conserve' wouldn't exist if it were not for socialist principles that see beyond immediate areas. It's not a good enough reason to say that because an MP has done well for a small group of people, s/he should be supported against the much wider backcloth of Tory sleaze, lies, profiteering. It's indefensible.

Treetops05 Wed 13-Apr-22 12:18:45

I can PROUDLY state that I have never voted Conservative and never will, but I will engage in tactical voting so as to not totally waste my vote.

jaybee66 Wed 13-Apr-22 12:14:26

Yes probably

Beanie654321 Wed 13-Apr-22 12:09:26

Never have, never will.

Joane123 Wed 13-Apr-22 12:08:30

Answering the question - No. But where or earth do you go that is the problem. Is any other party any better?

KG1241 Wed 13-Apr-22 12:05:36

Absolutely yes. Can’t vote Labour.

Grannybags Wed 13-Apr-22 12:05:27

Agree with Cambia

I really don't know who I could vote for now.

Cambia Wed 13-Apr-22 12:00:46

Always voted conservative but won’t next time. Live in a strong Tory region so will probably vote Lib Dem.

After nearly twelve years of Conservative government we seem to be in an absolute mess with everything. Taxes are higher than ever and money is wasted left right and centre.

I would only vote conservative again if the grown ups came back to run the party. When Boris got in, he got rid of all the experienced mps and replaced them with yes men. I can’t honestly see any other party doing any worse at the moment and I think that at the moment the Tories are mostly intent on lining their own pockets, ignoring the laws and setting a dreadful example to the rest of the country. A spell in opposition would do them good.

GrammarGrandma Wed 13-Apr-22 12:00:08

No but I never have and never would. Can't understand anyone who does.

LilyoftheValley Wed 13-Apr-22 11:57:47

What credible alternative will there be? Boris has done sterling work with regard to Ukraine. Not sure of another politician here who would have looked so strong.

MaizieD Wed 13-Apr-22 11:53:59

Do you realise that there might never be another General Election?

The tories have repealed the Fixed Term Parliament Act so now the decision to hold a General Election is now solely in the hands of the PM. Johnson has just demonstrated, with the support of a very large number of tory MPs that he intends to hold on to power and ignore any of the constitutional measures which govern the conduct and power of the PM .

It is seemingly now irrelevant to be asking people how they will vote, because they may never get a chance to do so again.

Overthemoongran Wed 13-Apr-22 11:52:45

Always have done….never will again….but don’t know who else is any better????

volver Wed 13-Apr-22 11:38:50

John Curtice on Radio Scotland thinks that the Conservatives will lose their place as the second biggest party in Scotland because of the Johnson thing. The Conservative Party are currently having a meltdown because some Labour candidates have said they would vote Yes to independence, so the Tories want them deselected.

And this is what passes for democracy in this country today.

silverlining48 Wed 13-Apr-22 11:14:37

Granny23 Isnt it up to those in different regions to inform others of their political situation, as you have done so will say thanks and I envy your choice.

Granny23 Wed 13-Apr-22 10:45:42

3 pages of Anglocentric comment, with nary a mention that in Wales & Scotland we do have a viable 3rd option i.e. Plaid/SNP. Both are slightly to the left of centre, both work towards mitigating the worst excesses of the UK government.

Here in Scotland, I have had a multitude of leaflets from the Tory Candidate. The message thereon is simply that they are the only party that can beat the SNP - how they hope to achieve that is a mystery as they are only standing one candidate in each ward. Even if they are all elected they will be short of a majority on the Council.

Early canvass returns for the SNP suggest that both of their Candidates in each ward will be elected. Comments indicate that many formerly Tory voters will not vote for them under the current leadership. If they are strongly Unionist they will vote Labour, if not they may vote Green, Liberal, Independent but probably not SNP unless they are voting for a well regarded sitting Councillor. I have never in a lifetime of political activity heard so many people say they will not vote for anyone as they are all corrupt and in it to make money for themselves

Whitewavemark2 Wed 13-Apr-22 08:44:34

Happygirl79

Whitewavemark2

✅ Enriched Tory donors
✅ Devasted living standards
✅ Broke criminal law
✅ Lied about it to Parliament
✅ Buggered up Brexit
✅ Cut real wages
✅ Put a security risk into Lords
✅ Huge pandemic death toll
✅ Broke promise on energy prices

Johnson's achievements in full.

Well said

Thank you

But it wasn’t me I filched it from twitter and omitted to say so.

But the facts remain✅?

MayBee70 Wed 13-Apr-22 08:39:18

Problem is we don’t have a parliamentary system to deal with people such as Johnson ie we can’t impeach him. It’s pretty much a system based on chivalry….it’s expected that those in office will behave honestly. He’s done so many awful things the electorate now just seem to accept that this is how a government works. Peter Kyle has just written about how in March of 2020 he wrote to Johnson warning him of the crisis facing care homes. He never even got a reply. Everything in the current government is about saving Johnson’s political career. Forget the country and it’s people: it’s all about him. And if he and Sunak go, what then? Truss as PM? Dorries as Chancellor? Fabricant as foreign secretary….I’m even forgetting about Patel because she seems to be hiding away at the moment….we, as a country, deserve better than this.

Happygirl79 Wed 13-Apr-22 08:26:18

Whitewavemark2

✅ Enriched Tory donors
✅ Devasted living standards
✅ Broke criminal law
✅ Lied about it to Parliament
✅ Buggered up Brexit
✅ Cut real wages
✅ Put a security risk into Lords
✅ Huge pandemic death toll
✅ Broke promise on energy prices

Johnson's achievements in full.

Well said

Happygirl79 Wed 13-Apr-22 08:11:58

GagaJo

Never have, never will. Why support the party that only gives to the rich?

This.

vegansrock Wed 13-Apr-22 06:52:12

You will still get people coming on saying he is doing a marvellous job and no one one else could ever be so wonderful etc..Anyone would think he was paying for the missiles for Ukraine himself - he won’t even pay for his own wallpaper.

DiamondLily Wed 13-Apr-22 05:00:09

No, but I never have since 1979 anyway.

My DH, a Tory voter all of his adult life, stopped voting for them when Johnson became leader, and certainly wouldn't again now.

M0nica Tue 12-Apr-22 20:54:42

I thought this thread was seeking the opinion of people who had previously voted for the Conservatives. Not people who have never voted Conservative, aand never will.

As I do not vote conservative, I will offer no opinion.

Grany Tue 12-Apr-22 20:48:42

So … al those saying Liz should sack him …
turns out it’s not that easy and would she anyway?

We need a head of state able to instantly remove a PM who has lied to Parliament and broken his own rules.

An independent accountable head of state would now be inviting the PM over for a quiet chat.

Coastpath Tue 12-Apr-22 20:46:34

Claiming people all followed the rules is ridiculous