These May elections will probably see the unusual scenarioof the major UK opposition party taking a hit and loosing seats.
This will be particular true in Scotland where Labour will not even be saved by the Proportional Electoral System of STV and they could end up with less seats than the Tories.
But the system may well save a number of their better councillors who worked hard for their constituents and who may have been replaced due to changes in political rather than Personal support.
In Wales Labour are also going to lose seats having had a stunning win 2012 as they seemingly reestablished their hegemony here.
How many they lose is open to question .Will the Lib Dems reestablish them selves in Swansea and Cardiff (Where Plaid also have hopes) and will Plaid regain ground in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly ?
Its clear Labour are worried hence this twitter response from Rhondda MP Chris Bryant
This will be particular true in Scotland where Labour will not even be saved by the Proportional Electoral System of STV and they could end up with less seats than the Tories.
But the system may well save a number of their better councillors who worked hard for their constituents and who may have been replaced due to changes in political rather than Personal support.
In Wales Labour are also going to lose seats having had a stunning win 2012 as they seemingly reestablished their hegemony here.
| Party | Votes[17] | % | +/- | Councils | +/- | Seats | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 304,296 | 36.0% |  9.4% | 10 | 8 | 577 | 237 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 133,961 | 15.8% |  1.1% | 0 |  | 158 | 39 | |
| Conservative | 108,365 | 12.8% | 2.8% | 0 | 2 | 105 | 67 | |
| Liberal Democrat | 68,619 | 8.1% | 4.8% | 0 | | 72 | 92 | |
| Independent/Others | 231,026 | 27.3% | 0.7% | 2 | 1 | 329 | 40 | |
| No overall control | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9 | 5 | n/a | n/a | |
How many they lose is open to question .Will the Lib Dems reestablish them selves in Swansea and Cardiff (Where Plaid also have hopes) and will Plaid regain ground in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly ?
Its clear Labour are worried hence this twitter response from Rhondda MP Chris Bryant
I hope you'll explain why your referendum on Welsh independence would be good for the Rhondda?
To which came the response
Lots of good Plaid,Lib Dem, Independent and indeed a few Tory councillors lost seats last time to be replaced by lesser Labour ones.
The reverse may happen this time if the Polls are to believed and Good Labour councillors will lose their seats only to see useless ones of the same party cling on.
If we had PR as in Scotland,S.T.V. would allow us to vote for a Party we support on National, local and yes constitutional questions but also allow us if we choose to vote for those who have generally served our communities.
We have too few of such individuals and it would be a pity to lose some next May.
In an ideal world Leanne would be right, but constitutional questions may be a big thing in Scotland and the Lib Dems will be hoping for a Brexit backlash and Remainers. turning to them.LeanneWood @LeanneWood Replying to @RhonddaBryant
People know this election is about local matters & the council not constitutional questions. You worried? #desperate
#NotAGoodLook #Plaid17
Lots of good Plaid,Lib Dem, Independent and indeed a few Tory councillors lost seats last time to be replaced by lesser Labour ones.
The reverse may happen this time if the Polls are to believed and Good Labour councillors will lose their seats only to see useless ones of the same party cling on.
If we had PR as in Scotland,S.T.V. would allow us to vote for a Party we support on National, local and yes constitutional questions but also allow us if we choose to vote for those who have generally served our communities.
We have too few of such individuals and it would be a pity to lose some next May.
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