To all Brits: Local elections on 4th May

[Voice1]

I've posted this, over at "A Logical Voice", to all Brits reading who want to give Blair a bloody nose in the upcoming elections, spread the word, in the areas listed in this post, Blair's Labour lot are most vulnerable:

Europhobia reminds those who have forgotten that local elections will be taking place in Britain on the 4th May. This is the perfect opportunity for those who wish to do so, to give Blair's Labour party a bloody nose. Via the link at Europhobia, you can find out whether an election is being held in your area.

The Tories are determined to gain control of Bexley, Croydon, Hammersmith & Fulham and
outright control of Hillingdon and Havering.

Camden may potentially fall into No Overall control, St. Helens is officially in "No overall control", but the Tory mayor is propping up Labour there.

Solihull, Leeds, Bradford, Bury, Calderdale, Kirklees, Doncaster, Rochdale and North Tyneside could be interesting to watch also, as they are extremely marginal.

The Green Party is part of a ruling coalition or otherwise holds a 'cabinet' position in Castle Morpeth, Kirklees, Lancaster, Leeds and Oxford. It may be worthwhile checking out if any further gains can be made in these areas, it may also be worth watching the Greens' performance in Norwich, and Brighton and Hove.

The Lib Dems are involved in a 3 way fight in Brent, which could see Labour lose control there. They are also hoping to become the largest party in Lambeth, and are hoping to see their votes ensuring that Labour loses control of Haringey.

Respect is hoping for gains from Labour in Birmingham, and Manchester.

If you are in any of the target seats involved, and you want to give Blair a bloody nose, find the party which is most likely to defeat the Labour candidate.

If there are other areas which you think should be included in the above, please leave a comment.

If you suspect that Labour Party members, (such as those in Birmingham, Reading, Blackburn, and elsewhere in the past have done), are going to attempt to commit vote then you should inform the police, and your local electoral registration office at your local authority.

If anyone has any specific target seats which should be included, please post about them in the comments section there, also please post anything on additional target areas.

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

1. You cannot be serious.

You come on DU and suggest that people vote for the tories?!??

[Voice1]

3. Labour/Tories

I think if you'd read what i've wrote about the Tories in the past, and what I believe about social policies, you'd find that i'm no great fan of the Tories either.

The situation however in Britain is so dire that an "Anyone but Labour" campaign has been formed, as you may have noticed, for the upcoming elections, I completely agree with that, as the more Blair's Labour lot are punished, the more the party will call for wideranging reforms. The local elections are an ideal platform for that. And, besides, at a local level, I think you'll find that Labour and the Tories work together on a number of local authorities, if that were the case in my own area, i'd opt for a 3rd candidate.

[tjwmason]

2. No planned elections for me this year.

Though there will be a by-election soon due to the death of a councillor in my ward.

Also, not really the place to give Labour a bloody-nose.

Bucks County Council (elected 2005):
Conservative - 44
LibDem - 11
Labour - 2

Wycombe District Council (elected 2003):
Conservative - 45
Labour - 9
LibDem - 2
Independent - 4

[Voice1]

4. Blimey - That place is stacked with Tories nt

[tjwmason]

5. I would guess that Buckinghamshire is the most conservative county

throughout the U.K.

All of the parliamentary seats are safe-Tory as well.

[LSdemocrat]

6. There is a UK forum here at DU

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=191