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Old 03-05-2012, 17:58   #19
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Re: Local elections 2012

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Originally Posted by Gary L View Post
Who do we think's winning so far out there?

No doubt Labour.
I would be amazed if they didn't gain between 500 and 1000 seats out of the 4700 up for grabs, due to the Government's unpopularity, reversing the Conservative gains of 2008 (which was the last time these seats were contested).

I wonder if the results will be worse than last year (different seats), when the Tories gained 86 seats, Labour 857, and the LibDems lost 748 out of the nearly 9000 seats up for election.

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Originally Posted by martyh View Post
Are we having an election in Newcastle? because I've had absolutely nothing ,no canvassing ,no leaflets nothing from anyone ,haven't even seen any candidates out in other streets .I haven't bothered voting, wouldn't know what the candidates had planned for our area anyway because they haven't bothered telling anyone
Yes, you are - information here.

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One councillor will be elected to each of Newcastle’s 26 wards on Thursday 3 May.

A referendum on how Newcastle City Council is run will also be held on 3 May. Every person who is registered to vote in local elections in Newcastle will also be able to vote in this referendum.
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