Norwich North by-election findings

The Conservatives did well to win. However, the actual number of Conservative voters only represent some 18% of the constituency. It seems most voters are not that active as Tory supporters. Again the Apathy Party won big time.

I do not wish to denigrate Chloe Smith's win. A win is a win. But it is far from being the "historic" win that David Cameron is talking about. The Conservative Party just has to shape up more. I trust Chloe is no clone or party apparatchik. She must have a mind of her own so she can take the lead for the younger generation. She must speak out when she sees or hears deception, spin and cheating going on. She has to attract a far wider band of supporters than a mere 18%!

There was a large swathe of opinion in Norwich North that thought Dr.Gibson was badly treated. A far dodgier specimen, representing Ashfield, has flipped and flopped and carries on! Surely Gordon Brown realised that ditching a respected member of parliament NEVER goes down well with the electorate. On that one issue alone he has show himself to be incompetent politically. Remember Leyton 1965?

All political parties must assure the electorate that they are there for the country and the people. This election has failed to show that the electorate believes that is happening. The majority in Norwich North think going to vote for anyone is a waste of time.

Having said all that, Chloe Smith did well. So did UKIP who now have their best result ever in a parliamentary election. They can beat the BNP and do it well we now know!