Local Elections: Main Parties Hit By Brexit Backlash In Polls

[naomi24]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48142181

Is anyone surprised?

[tonyav]

Is anyone surprised?

Well I'm not, naomi. Labour came third in my ward.

[hereIam]

Not a pointless exercise Dave, it got people talking ..

[ichkeria]

It was heartening to see the surge for the Lib Dems, with some historic gains.
Also Alliance in NI.
I’m not sure the results can be analysed all that scientifically. I’d like to think all those LibDem and Green votes would carry forward to May 23. If there is a May 23.

[Old_Geezer]

Protest votes don't usually carry forward, and there are more relevant parties to vote for on the 23rd; without needing to protest

[ichkeria]

They’ve only got less than three weeks to carry forward in this instance.
I’ve no doubt sadly that once people see the word “Brexit” dangled in front of them on the ballot paper it’ll stir a few extra emotions.
Plainly though it’s not just Brexit folk who are cross though.

[Spicerack]

Peter P, you have a very low opinion of everyone, except yourself of course, don't you?
Does anyone think Labour and the Cons will get together to cancel the EU elections?
Can they do it in the time left and what kind of reaction would that get?