Our Survey: Could Conservatives bring themselves to vote tactically or back a pact?
The upcoming by-elections in Makerfield and Aberdeen South have sparked discussions among Conservatives about the possibility of forming an electoral pact with Reform UK. Some party members believe that collaborating could consolidate the right and prevent Labour from gaining ground. However, a recent survey indicates that most Conservative Party members prefer to vote for their own candidates rather than tactically support another party.
- ▪The by-elections are scheduled for June 18, with significant implications for the Labour government.
- ▪Some Conservatives propose an electoral pact with Reform UK to strengthen their chances against Labour.
- ▪A survey shows that the majority of Conservative Party members prefer voting for their own candidates rather than tactically supporting another party.
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Makerfield is the constituency on everyone’s mind. The by-election, set for 18 June, is a fork in the road moment for the Labour government, as it gives the prince over the water – the proclaimed ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham – a chance to cross over and take the crown. But Reform UK too have it firmly set in their sights, and as one Tory put it to me: “If you could design a model seat for Reform, this is it.” Yet there is another by-election on the very same day: Aberdeen South, where voters will replace Stephen Flynn, who has swapped Westminster for Holyrood as an SNP MSP.
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