chalga Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 John Curtice, professor of politics at Strathclyde University, said the surprise was Ukip's less than inspiring performance. Curtice said: "They did pretty well but we shouldn't exaggerate it. Actually the performance is not quite as good as last year's stupendous performance. Given that these elections were taking place at the same time as Euro elections, which we know from previous experience tends to help Ukip to win votes at local elections, one might say: good but not brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 John Curtice, professor of politics at Strathclyde University, said the surprise was Ukip's less than inspiring performance. Curtice said: "They did pretty well but we shouldn't exaggerate it. Actually the performance is not quite as good as last year's stupendous performance. Given that these elections were taking place at the same time as Euro elections, which we know from previous experience tends to help Ukip to win votes at local elections, one might say: good but not brilliant. They lost 6% of their vote. Despite increased media attention. They will lose big at the general elections unless Farage can come up with some other policies that actually appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janlizzy Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 John Curtice, professor of politics at Strathclyde University, said the surprise was Ukip's less than inspiring performance. Curtice said: "They did pretty well but we shouldn't exaggerate it. Actually the performance is not quite as good as last year's stupendous performance. Given that these elections were taking place at the same time as Euro elections, which we know from previous experience tends to help Ukip to win votes at local elections, one might say: good but not brilliant. Sour grapes chalga? it was so obvious that ukip was going to do well in the locals and the european elections,you cannot say they did badly,wait for the next results and see how well they have really done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppet2 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Last night the big three parties got a bloody nose from UKIP ,but that is nowt compared to the kicking they are going to get come sunday when the Euro results are announced. Makes no difference if UKIP do win the Euro election. UKIP never vote on anything anyway, they are just a protest party who are there for the bunts. Won't make any difference if they win the Euro vote for UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalga Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Sour grapes chalga? it was so obvious that ukip was going to do well in the locals and the european elections,you cannot say they did badly,wait for the next results and see how well they have really done. How can it be sour grapes from me?,I didn't write it,an experienced number cruncher did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janlizzy Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 How can it be sour grapes from me?,I didn't write it,an experienced number cruncher did. You posted it though,but regardless ukip did well and no doubt they will do well in the europeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalga Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 They lost 6% of their vote. Despite increased media attention. They will lose big at the general elections unless Farage can come up with some other policies that actually appeal. The UKIP manifesto on which they fight the general election will be very interesting and eagerly awaited by the 3 main parties,especially given that the UKIP target voter has now been identified,white working class who feel they have no representation...............the policies that UKIP will have to come up with to look as if they are going to be the party to represent them while also backing business,dealing with the welfare state and what they will cut back on,how they will get people back to work and earning a living wage will have to be an act of brilliant tightrope walking.............I can see the other parties shaking that tightrope from both ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Well at least the people of Nether Edge saved themselves from being represented by the forum UKIP moderator: Results for the Nether Edge Ward 2014 local election. Labour Party: Nasima Akther Votes: 2479 Green Party: Anne Elizabeth Barr Votes: 1417 Conservative Party: Marc Cooklin Votes: 360 Liberal Democrat: Javid Khan Votes: 1411 UK Independence Party (UKIP): Jeffrey Stephen Shaw Votes: 448 Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts: James Peter Robert Williams Votes: 113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberleaf808 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 UKIP is the only way!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Tamudo Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 UKIP is the only way!!!! Don't talk daft!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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