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I've just done a political 'what party to support' survey and I'm horrified!

168 replies

Umlauf · 01/03/2013 10:14

I've only voted in 2 elections, Labour when I was 18 and Lib Dem at the last one, although I was heavily leaning towards Tory but was taken in by the Lib Dem student friendly lies!

The survey has come out as 80% UKIP. This is the last thing I would ever have expected being a Euro fanatic and relying on the EU for h2bs employment and living abroad! The other 20% was LibDem for my views on education. I though I could spot the UKIP policies a mile off but clearly I was very wrong...

So who do I bloody vote for?!

The survey was this one voteforpolicies.org.uk/ anyone else care to share results vs expectations?

Additional information: I have never been politically minded and its only now whilst I'm starting a new family that I've begun to take an interest and learn more about politics, so I am, I suppose, quite naive in the area. From a very Tory town on London commuter belt and family half strong Tory supporters with a little bit of labour thrown into the mix.

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Nishky · 01/03/2013 22:08

80% Green. Pleased with that
20% UKIP. Not so pleased with that- it was for welfare too Shock

HotPinkWeaselWearingLederhosen · 01/03/2013 21:52

No Bnp here

But

I found the results for my constituency interesting as its always been staunch Tory, but Labour came out top.

I was 44% Ukip
33% labour

And 11% lib/11%tory

Osmiornica · 01/03/2013 21:22

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unlucky83 · 01/03/2013 21:19

Haven't done survey - just not surprised that the minor parties (Greens, BNP, UKIP) are doing well - as someone said up thread - they are unlikely to get into power so they can have fairyland policies...a bit like what has happened to the Lib Dems now they have some power...
(Aside here - one of my personal annoyances this - and not saying this is true of anyone here - just the idea that because you are not white/an immigrant you can't be racist - all 'races' can be intolerant of others - one of the most shockingly racist interactions I have have heard -years ago now - was an argument that started over a bathroom refit between my ex-landlady (of black Caribbean origin) and a plumber (apparently I found out - of black African origin)....
Finally most people have no idea what the policies are of the people they vote for ...I remember in 1997 a flatmate of mine saying he was going to vote for Tony Bleurghhhhh. Asked him why and he said because he thought he (young, educated, single, no responsibilities....earning 30k+ as a trainee then) should have free eye tests ... and under Labour they would be free....Hmm Are you sure that is one of their policies ? It will be if they get into power Confused

SoftKittyWarmKitty · 01/03/2013 21:17

I got 22.22% each for Labour, Greens, UKIP and Lib Dems, with 11.11% for Conservatives. No BNP thank god. Doesn't help me much when voting though, does it Grin. In my constituency Labour is in the lead, very closely followed by Green Party.

Ragwort · 01/03/2013 20:58

25% Green
25% UKIP Shock
25% Lib Dem
25% Labour

Totally bizarre, I always vote Labour (but despite numerous moves always end up living in a Tory area Grin).

25catsnameSam · 01/03/2013 20:49

Crikey I'm 33% Tory (Democracy, Europe, Health Confused ) I would not have said that at all. I'm having another glass of wine and a sit down. This is not Like Me

I'm also 33% Lib Dem good grief it seems like I support the condems! Crime, environment economy
22% Labour which is what I actually voted -Immigration & Welfare
11% Green - they got me on education

It was really interesting, it also drove home that sometimes voting "for" can be as much voting "against"... also that anyone can look good on paper it's whether they deliver on these promises.

QuickQuickSloe · 01/03/2013 19:56

75% labour 25% lib dem.

The lib dem was for health Shock

MiniTheMinx · 01/03/2013 19:37

I thought the Greens were popular in Brighton too

Portofino · 01/03/2013 19:32

We need the Mumsnet Party - as with a mix of the cherry picked best policies we could really sort this shit out.

MsIngaFewmarbles · 01/03/2013 19:03

44% Green
33% LibDem
11% UKIP
11% conservative

Not sure which of the last 2 I am more embarrassed by.

AnnieLobeseder · 01/03/2013 18:41

Can't remember the numbers but I came out clearly Green last time I did this survey. Sadly the Greens are in no way represented in my part of the world.

I wish they had more oomph as party; would get bigger and become an actual viable option somewhere other than Bristol. I hate all the other parties with a passion.

UseHerName · 01/03/2013 18:33

isn't it nice that we're all so stunned at our results that it hasn't descended into the usual 'bunfight'?!

Trills · 01/03/2013 18:26

I agree that it should let you weight your opinions.

Not just "which do you prefer" but also "how strongly do you prefer it".

newshoots · 01/03/2013 18:20

I did one that just gave a single party as the result and weirdly it was UKIP!

However I would never vote for them as I do not like/trust on a gut level any of the members I have heard speak.

TolliverGroat · 01/03/2013 18:20

(Although apparently order on policies in my constituency is

  1. Labour
  2. Green Party
  3. Conservatives
  4. Lib Dems
  5. UKIP
  6. BNP )
TolliverGroat · 01/03/2013 18:18

Green 44.44%
Lib Dems 33.33%
Labour 22.22%

I live in a Tory constituency where Labour might stand a chance of getting back in next time. Not a chance that the Greens or Lib Dems (especially now) will win the seat.

Portofino · 01/03/2013 18:10

I was 44% green, 38% UKIP and the rest split equally between Labour and the Lib Dems. Surprised me. I am an immigrant (in another country) and for the EU.

fouranddone · 01/03/2013 18:00

Equal split
25% labour
25% conservative
25% lib dem
25% BNP

Not really helpful!!Shock

purplepenguin86 · 01/03/2013 16:45

I think that the Greens have proven, with Caroline Lucas, that they can field strong candidates well worthy of their place in parliament. Are they ready to run the country? Of course not. Are they ready to have more MPs? Absolutely!

Takver · 01/03/2013 16:10

"UKIP and the BNP have got a lot of doorstep mileage out of having lots of terribly reasonable policies. Their actual ability to run the rest of the country is seriously suspect, in my very humble opinion."

The trouble is, despite the fact that so many of us like their policies, I think the same is sadly true of the Greens.

Takver · 01/03/2013 16:09

66% Green, with 11% each Lib Dem, UKIP and Conservative. Latter doesn't suprise me, despite being a rabid lefty there's bound to be some things I agree with them on.

BUT I think shows why Labour are struggling - I'm pretty sure I'm not the only tribal labour voter who doesn't identify at all with the London/intellectual/policy wonk centric bunch who run them now.

Luckily I live in Wales so I can vote Plaid Grin

LexyMa · 01/03/2013 15:59

Haven't done the survey and won't. Policies schmolicies. What any party says in their manifesto isn't necessarily a good reflection of where they will put their effort (and how effectively) if in power. UKIP and the BNP have got a lot of doorstep mileage out of having lots of terribly reasonable policies. Their actual ability to run the rest of the country is seriously suspect, in my very humble opinion.

Jojobump1986 · 01/03/2013 15:52

40% UKIP
40% Labour
20% BNP

Hmm Just... No! I think the main parties are becoming too same-y & the others are too obsessed with one issue. None of the parties seem to represent me. Maybe I should start my own. We could change the world! Grin

TallyGrenshall · 01/03/2013 15:36

Joint 1st Tory and Green
2nd Labour
3rd Lib Dem

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