Then there was a lady who previously voted Tory but had had ongoing health issues that hadn't been properly dealt with. She was going to be voting Lib-Dem this time. And a Soft Brexiter was also going to reconsider. And so on... 13/...
This is a flavour of mostly rural Shropshire, which I was not expecting to find so many Lib-Dem supporters/potential supporters. BUT nothing can be taken for granted. It's fascinating to meet these people & I do urge you to go enjoy it & do your bit for democracy.
Another thing, there were labour & greens canvassing or helping with admin too. North Shropshire is about #GTTO & fighting for democracy. Great people who put #CountryBeforeParty, So, you don't have to be Lib-Dem to get stuck in & bring this home. Think how we'll feel in 16th!
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So, NORTH SHROPSHIRE!
1stly, I was up before the birds to be there and so were many others there, from Wigan, Devon, Leicester and more from Bath. I want to encourage you to go, so here's my account.....
Practicalities: there's quite a few rd closures round WEM, where the Lib-Dem HQs is, so make allowances for that. BUT it's a stunning area & the drive itself is a treat. I learnt so much about that corner of our country that I didn't know, which was good on the doorstep. 3/...
1st impressions in Shrops (apart from the lovely countryside!) are the flags. The union jack & the English flag is flown well above average. BUT I didn't see 1 poster or placard for any other party but the Lib-Dems & they increase the nearer to Wem you get, rallying you on! 4/...