In the lead-up to the county elections, Reform UK candidates are reporting positive responses from voters, indicating the potential for surprising outcomes. In a recent gathering at the Clavell and Hind Brewery and Tap Room near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire candidates, including some former Conservative councillors, expressed their dissatisfaction with the country’s trajectory, aligning with the party’s views.
The candidates assert that individuals who have previously abstained from voting are showing interest in supporting their party this time around. Graham Bocking, a former Conservative Tewkesbury Borough Councillor for Innsworth, expressed astonishment at the level of engagement on the doorstep, noting a significant shift in voter sentiment.
Fred Ramsay, a former Conservative from Gloucester, highlighted the electorate’s discontent with the major parties and indicated growing support for Reform UK, particularly attributing it to the influence of party leader Nigel Farage. He believes this sentiment could significantly impact the election results.
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Matt Backhouse, a first-time participant in party politics and candidate for Bourton-on-the-Water and Northleach, shared his surprise at the positive reception in a division currently held by the Liberal Democrats, expressing optimism about his prospects in the upcoming elections.
As the county council elections approach on May 1, the level of support for Reform UK candidates remains a point of keen interest, with the potential to shape the political landscape moving forward.