How an Electoral Pact Provides a Huge Swing Against the Tories

Using the latest polling data on the likely outcome of a general election, you can change the model a little to take account of an electoral alliance between Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party to swing dozens of seats away from Boris Johnson's Conservatives and remove the tories from power.

[victoria]

Throughout this whole debacle, Phil plus a few others (Max, Graham Hughes, 'Shorts') are the people who have kept me out of complete despair. Ive followed like thinking people when sometimes seeing what is happening to my country can be a lonely journey. It is comforting and gives me hope and strength knowing I am (we are) not alone.

[stevendurrant]

Here is a simple stat that Labour don’t seem to digest: they have only turfed the tories out of office 4 times in 120 years. This was before they lost Scotland.

[HelenaMikas]

I am absolutely amazed as to how ANYONE could even want to voteTory .Or do they like fields full of rotting food ? 
This video should be shared and every constituency could take it on the streets and show people .It is the much needed 
light at the end of the tunnel . United the country has to stand against that vile Tory enemy .It is the only way . 
Tory rule is actually Tory Dictate .& corruption video Phil ..

[marcusaurelius]

Johnson and the Stooges must be removed by any and all means necessary.

[Indoor-Cycling-Revolution]

I’m moving from Los Angeles back to Nottinghamshire, and people tell me I’m crazy for doing that. Granted, the UK has some problems, but at least in what is left of the United Kingdom I don’t have to worry about my neighbor pulling out a gun and shooting me because I disagree with him or her. My parents moved me out of the UK at the age, where had they just waited one more year, I probably wouldn’t have lost my accent… But I’m going to return to the country of my birth, and I’m going to do some good. And I hope, Phil, you are part of that leading light As I regain my footing in the country that gave me footing in the first place.

[Descamisado]

Phil, you're the UK's one man Lincoln Project. Keep it up !

[CloudhoundCoUk]

If a party pact does arise it must remove the first past the post system. No if's or but's. A Tory and or single-party government must never be able to govern again.

[mydanishgarden]

Such a no brainer. I was so annoyed with labour and the liberals in 2019 for their squabbling and failing to form a pact. We as a nation are now suffering as a result of this failure. We cannot let it happen again.

[patrickh]

The big question for me is can Labour, Greens and Lib Dems put their egos aside to be able to do this.

[iskrajackal]

"So much damage to repair" = the legacy of the last 11 years under the Conservatives. Well summed up Phil, you are spot on as far as I'm conceened!

[magyarbrit]

I think that was a brilliant analysis Phil. I truly hope that the opposition parties have the sense to co-operate.

[hauskalainen]

When did our Prime Minister last answer a question from an opposition MP? I don't think Boris has ever answered a straight question with a straight answer.

[flucazade]

"If the vote wasn't split the Tories would lose" indeed, unfortunately the minority rule will continue and governing in their own interests for the foreseeable future. Hopefully Scotland will be free from this basket case in a few years.

[MrMusicalgenius]

You can tell Phil is a teacher. He has a very good way of explaining things

[orraman]

Why would anyone in Scotland waste their democratic vote in a general election on any party which is against a democratic referendum?

[mikaeljh]

I very much enjoyed your analysis, Phil, but I am fearful that if the plan went even slightly wrong the Liberals would form their usual power-grab coalition with the Tories. I haven't forgiven the Liberals for all the damage they helped the Tories inflict on this country! Keep up the great work, Phil! I always enjoy your insightful commentaries!

[tx]

I doubt we would be in this mess had Corbyn not put his ego first when this was suggested 2 years ago.

[robertbenson]

Totally agree, go for it, last chance

[rdiddy-to]

I can probably speak for many when I say we love your stats too!

[burtonschrader]

Thank You! I have been waiting for this one. Let's hope the 'die hards' of every shade put aside their particular wants and specific demands and work together to send Johnson and his cabal to the dustbins of dishonor. Even the SNP leave voters would see a better deal with a coalition running the government. Great, Phil. Get them thinking, good one.