Is it just me or is this coming local election exceptionally low key? I don't get the impression that even the people taking part are particularly bothered by the result and there seem to be very few leaflets being posted and there seems to be very little politicking on this forum which is unusual in the run up to a vote. Could it be that people with familiarity with local government know that there are tricky times ahead and that being in charge will mostly involve delivering bad news. Tony Travers has now confirmed the other polls suggesting that Labour, which has been hit by a succession of embarrasing scandals relating to its councillors will win in Hounslow. That they look like surviving even at this current low point for their party must be demoralising for the opposition. Turnout will be interesting and could be very low. Despite all this the election is interesting as it marks a time of major change in the party make up. One thing that has struck me recently is the high number of people of my aquaintance who have taken me aback in expressing support for Reform. These are not the normal profile of the party's voters being generally professional people and who were nearly all very adamant Remainers. As with people who voted for Trump in 2024 they may be a bit shy admitting this to pollsters so  Reform may do a bit better than it expects in places like Chiswick although not to the extent that they could win.

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Topic	Date Posted	Posted By
Chiswick gripped by election fever	15/04/26 12:50:00	Jeremy Parkinson
Re:Chiswick gripped by election fever	15/04/26 16:55:00	Julian Pavey
Re:Re:Chiswick gripped by election fever	15/04/26 17:20:00	Richard Greenhough
Re:Re:Re:Chiswick gripped by election fever	15/04/26 17:29:00	Jeremy Parkinson
Re:Re:Re:Re:Chiswick gripped by election fever	15/04/26 17:47:00	Julian Pavey

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