Voting with their feet?

[douglas9401]

I hear on Radio 4 that the Liberal Democrat candidate in a by-election has come 6th (from 2nd) last time out. What can voters be thinking?

[andy-hughes]

The commentators advise that this is a response to the Lib-Dem's part in the current swingeing cuts which are deeply affecting the nation - coupled with a very low turnout.

As one journalist put it - the LD's will be keen to forget about last night - unless it is not simply a horrible one-off, and becomes a trend for the future. The next set of council elections will see where the nation's thinking really lies.

[jomifl]

They are thinking that OK Gordon Brown wrecked our economy as labour governments always do but we will kick the libdems because we can.

[jackthehat]

As it was Baaarnsley.........where the Labour candidate merely extended their majority I hardly think it is the swingeing blow for the LibDems as is being touted this morning.