Matt N
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One thing I would say about electoral pacts is that I think even if the left wing parties don't make any formal electoral pacts, some sort of informal tactical voting may well take place anyway that negates the need for them.
This has very much been the case at recent by-elections in Tory seats. When Labour won Wakefield, the Liberal Democrats' vote share was next to zero as everyone left wing united behind Labour. When the Liberal Democrats won Tiverton and Honiton, Labour's vote share was next to zero as everyone left wing united behind the Liberal Democrats.
If we see a similar dynamic play out in the next general election, I think Labour could do a lot better than many expect.
This has very much been the case at recent by-elections in Tory seats. When Labour won Wakefield, the Liberal Democrats' vote share was next to zero as everyone left wing united behind Labour. When the Liberal Democrats won Tiverton and Honiton, Labour's vote share was next to zero as everyone left wing united behind the Liberal Democrats.
If we see a similar dynamic play out in the next general election, I think Labour could do a lot better than many expect.
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