Viking Site Opinion Poll

[Bentley Bullet]

As it's one month to the day away, I thought it would be interesting to see who we Viking site members intend to vote for, along with the swings in opinion as the campaigns get underway.

You may change your vote anytime, and all votes will be anonymous unless you choose to comment otherwise.

[Bentley Bullet]

It looks like there isn't an option to change your vote in the poll, as one of the main reasons it was requested when setting it up was to see to what extent campaigning persuaded opinions.

Does anyone know how to change the settings?

[RobTheRover]

Changed it for you.

[Bentley Bullet]

Cheers RTR!

[RobTheRover]

I was going to vote Labour but I'm tempted to Tory after seeing this.....

[ncRover]

I’ve put “other” as I’m currently undecided and wanted to see the results.

[scawsby steve]

I’ve put “other” as I’m currently undecided and wanted to see the results.

I've put "other" as I'm hoping that Count Binface will be fielding a candidate.

[Sprotyrover]

I was going to vote Labour but I'm tempted to Tory after seeing this.....

Only if it’s got a Square Steering wheel!

[Nudga]

Where's the option

Non because voting is an illusion?

[DonnyOsmond]

Where's the option

Non because voting is an illusion?

Surely you wouldn't vote in this poll because voting is an illusion?

[Nudga]

Where's the option

Non because voting is an illusion?

Surely you wouldn't vote in this poll because voting is an illusion?

No, I wouldn't because it wouldn't make a blind bit of difference.

[ravenrover]

I’ve put “other” as I’m currently undecided and wanted to see the results.

I've put "other" as I'm hoping that Count Binface will be fielding a candidate.

Up for it SS?

[RobTheRover]

I was going to vote Labour but I'm tempted to Tory after seeing this.....

Only if it’s got a Square Steering wheel!

That's strong glue you have there, Sproty

[River Don]

Labour all the way.

I'm sick and tired of this government. Truss was the final straw.

[Mike_F]

Slightly surprised and concerned to see 7 votes for Reform. I'd love to know what that is based on.

[RobTheRover]

Slightly surprised and concerned to see 7 votes for Reform. I'd love to know what that is based on.

Presumably the Tories not being right wing enough, or possibly a discount on milkshakes.

[River Don]

Slightly surprised and concerned to see 7 votes for Reform. I'd love to know what that is based on.

Mad Tories who think the party has gone socialist.

These are strange times of political polarisation

[danumdon]

Where’s the option for none of the above.

[DonnyOsmond]

Where’s the option for none of the above.

Other or don't vote.

[Bentley Bullet]

Slightly surprised and concerned to see 7 votes for Reform. I'd love to know what that is based on.

It's based on people who like Nigel Farage.

[Bentley Bullet]

As it stands.....

Labour 28 (53.8%)
Reform 9 (17.3%)
Green 6 (11.5%)
Conservative 3 (5.8%)
Lib Dem 3 (5.8%)
Other 3 (5.8%)

[Bentley Bullet]

By eck! Farage has been in charge for about 24 hours and has almost 19% of the vote!

.... And that's in the Republic Of South Yorkshire!

[TonySoprano]

Probably voting tory, I don't think reform have much chance where I live.

[BillyStubbsTears]

Fascinating how many people would want Farage as PM.

Here's what he said on the day of the KamiKwaze Budget that damn nearly tanked the economy.

https://x.com/OperaSocialist/status/1797838147805663713

Does it never dawn on people that he, y'know, might be wrong? Or worse?

[Mike_F]

If Reform start winning seats I'd be very nervous about the future of the NHS. It genuinely terrifies me that my children may grow up in a system like the USA where having the misfortune to become ill can bankrupt you.

[danumdon]

If Reform start winning seats I'd be very nervous about the future of the NHS. It genuinely terrifies me that my children may grow up in a system like the USA where having the misfortune to become ill can bankrupt you.

In that case you want to start asking questions about what the Labour plan will be medium to long term.

If we listen to the musings of people like Streeting then its a near certainty that the creeping vines of more private provision for certain sections of the NHS will be getting considered and planned.

Rather than worry be pragmatic about this, any Mega department that sucks in so much of the public purse will always become open to review when monies are tight.

In the worst case scenario , like in the states,and most of Europe most companies would pay medical insurance for their staff, unemployed and benefit claimants would be given it as part of their benefits entitlements.

Its the direction of travel and i'd be very surprised if Labour are not already looking at where they can hive off sections into private healthcare.

[BillyStubbsTears]

Farage is an interesting case isn't he?

He's on record as saying he thinks Putin is the world leader he most admires.

He worked tirelessly for Brexit which was a massive foreign affairs victory for Putin.

His Leave.EU funder had regular meetings with the Russian ambassador in the run up to the Brexit vote and lied about them.

He had clandestine meetings with Assange at exactly the same time that Putin was pouring Clinton's emails through WikiLeaks and winning the Presidency for Trump.

He bangs the drum for us to not support Ukraine and leave them to Putin.

Almost as if...

[Axholme Lion]

As if he has the right answers?

[TonySoprano]

Slightly surprised and concerned to see 7 votes for Reform. I'd love to know what that is based on.

I'd vote for them if I thought they had a chance

[ncRover]

I’m looking at Reform’s manifesto and there’s quite a lot that needs costing