Pretty surprised to see local Cons coming out in favour of Proportional Representation, to be honest but...
BRING IT ON!
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GregryC
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Retired. Cyclist. Runner. Driver. Photographer. Father. Brother. Lover. Green Party Candidate. Charity Trustee. Lover of Wales. Beer drinker. Wine quaffer. Song singer. Rugby watcher. Book reader. Music listener. Concertina learner. Born at 317 ppm.
Get a bell! - Got one.
Use it then!! - I did.
I didn't hear it!!! - (SHOUTING) THAT WOULD BE THE TRAFFIC NOISE.
Why don't you slow down!!!! - If I went slower I'd fall off. Have a nice day. (rides off)
After a series of negotiations that were completely non-adversarial and thoroughly enjoyable,and done at pace...
Let me warm to my theme.
45 seats. Fact.
13 Lib Dems. Fact.
11 Greens. Fact.
13+11=24
50% x 45 = 22.5 = 23
24 > 23
Maths and facts must defeat bluster, fictions, and rage. Every time.
Asking me "Are you sure?" over and over, and going redder and redder whilst doing so, is just a bit well... daft.
One thing that has surprised me so far in my 'career' as a Councillor is the strident and combative way in which some folk advance opinions which are factual incorrect, and get angry and upset when you politely, calmly point this out.
Basic stuff like how many seats on District Council, distribution of same across parties and, thus, what is needed for a majority.
45 seats on council. 23 needed for a simple majority. No overall control. Will be some interesting discussions over the next few days.
A week of much time on two wheels and two feet, with a spot of being driven about in the rain by a volunteer, as we enter the last phase of canvassing and literature delivery before the poll next week.
Our poster boards are everywhere.
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