From food banks at polling stations to a record night for the Greens via a win for Scotland's first refugee councillor, Thursday’s election felt like a Karmic kicking for Boris Johnson's Tories...
I don't think I've ever been so invested in a local election before - I was cheering when the page refreshed and the tories lost more seats. They gave me hope, in a time when it's so easy to feel isolated, that others feel the same way I do.
I love your writing Jennifer! The "have-yachts." :) I was highly invested in the Worthing election which was won convincingly by Labour. So much so that I was at the count!
4 years ago, Labour had 0 Councillors; now it has 23. Worthing is a proud coastal town with a vibrant arts and music scene. It also has areas of high deprivation with a shocking 25% of its children living in poverty.
Some of the reasons Labour was able to win here so convincingly include:
- Demographic changes as a high proportion of the elderly population have died and young families moved in.
- A dynamic and energetic Labour Party which has worked tirelessly in the community, most recently working with Covid support groups and food providers. Locally it is seen as listening and understanding people's concerns. This community approach was a major factor in Labour's success here.
- Superb local organisation, high visibility, hard work and an excellent strategy.
- Good humour and a collegiate approach. Political differences are not allowed to get in the way of the mission.
- A high priority given to environmental issues. The plan is to turn the seaside town green.
Hi Jen, love your writing. It just made me so happy seeing the Tories lose those incumbent seats. The joy! I really can't get my head around where Labour are lacking & why KS isn't having as much of an impact as he should...
I don't think I've ever been so invested in a local election before - I was cheering when the page refreshed and the tories lost more seats. They gave me hope, in a time when it's so easy to feel isolated, that others feel the same way I do.
I love your writing Jennifer! The "have-yachts." :) I was highly invested in the Worthing election which was won convincingly by Labour. So much so that I was at the count!
4 years ago, Labour had 0 Councillors; now it has 23. Worthing is a proud coastal town with a vibrant arts and music scene. It also has areas of high deprivation with a shocking 25% of its children living in poverty.
Some of the reasons Labour was able to win here so convincingly include:
- Demographic changes as a high proportion of the elderly population have died and young families moved in.
- A dynamic and energetic Labour Party which has worked tirelessly in the community, most recently working with Covid support groups and food providers. Locally it is seen as listening and understanding people's concerns. This community approach was a major factor in Labour's success here.
- Superb local organisation, high visibility, hard work and an excellent strategy.
- Good humour and a collegiate approach. Political differences are not allowed to get in the way of the mission.
- A high priority given to environmental issues. The plan is to turn the seaside town green.
Hi Jen, love your writing. It just made me so happy seeing the Tories lose those incumbent seats. The joy! I really can't get my head around where Labour are lacking & why KS isn't having as much of an impact as he should...