The LibDems are still being pilloried for having gone into coalition with the Tories.
That may or may not be fair, but it does have one consequence: it makes it easier for Tory Remainers to vote LibDem tactically if situation demands it.
(They won't vote tactically for Labour.)
That may or may not be fair, but it does have one consequence: it makes it easier for Tory Remainers to vote LibDem tactically if situation demands it.
(They won't vote tactically for Labour.)
Corbyn is anathema to Tory voters. Add in Labour's weaker stance on remaining in the EU, it's clear it will be impossible for Labour to attract many Tory voters, even if that's "tactically correct". People will hold their nose, but not that much. (Don't blame me, blame reality!)
So Labour are already pretty much maxed out in areas where there is a sizeable Tory vote. The LibDems on the other hand could easily pick up more if the tactical voting message gets through.
Labour can in theory win tactical votes from: LibDems, Greens and unaligned/undecideds.
LibDems can in theory win tactical votes from: Tory Remain, Labour, Greens and unaligned/undecideds.
When it comes to tactical voting, the LibDems are fishing in a *much* bigger pond!
LibDems can in theory win tactical votes from: Tory Remain, Labour, Greens and unaligned/undecideds.
When it comes to tactical voting, the LibDems are fishing in a *much* bigger pond!
So when eg it's a question of trying to unseat a hated Cabinet minister, the logical tactic is to vote LD even if they're behind Labour (unless they're miles behind).
Why? Because LDs are by far the widest funnel to attract voters in the last minute quiet of the polling booth.
Why? Because LDs are by far the widest funnel to attract voters in the last minute quiet of the polling booth.
