Tories have rigged the voting system to try to keep their Police & Crime Commissioner
As postal votes arrive for the Police & Crime Commissioner elections, it’s important to understand that the Conservatives have changed the voting system to try and stave off defeat for their candidates. In previous elections, you could also express a second preference, and in both 2016 and 2021, the Labour candidates came close to defeating the Tories, after many Lib Dem voters gave their second choices to Labour. This year, the government has changed the system to first-past-the-post – no second preference.
The present Tory commissioner, Alison Hernandez – never seen in East Devon except for election photo-opportunities – is hoping to squeak back in thanks to opposition votes being split between Labour and the Lib Dems. Since Labour has proven to be stronger in these elections in the past, I’ll be voting for them. Horses for courses – in the General Election, of course, I’ll be supporting our Lib Dem MP, Richard Foord.
Seaton & Colyton MATTERS 