Vote Match
Check out this website if you live in London - it’s supposed to help you decide who to vote for in the forthcoming elections.
I’ve just taken the test myself and this is what I discovered …
Mayoral Elections
My views were apparently most similar to Ken Livingstone and Sîan Berry of the Greens, closely followed by Lindsey German of the Left List. My views were least like Richard Barnbrook (BNP) and Gerrard Batten (UKIP) - there’s a relief!
London Assembly Elections
According to Vote Match, I again agree most closely with Labour and the Greens, closely followed by the Left List. Alarmingly, after that, my views are most similar to vile George Galloway’s Respect Party. And my views are most dissimilar to UKIP, BNP and One London (who??).
At the moment, I’m still not sure who I’ll be voting for (although not Boris, and none of the extreme right-wing nutters, obviously). I’ll take time to read all the bumf before making my decision.
I’m a bit disappointed that Brian Paddick wasn’t higher up on my list as he’s the one I’ve been drawn to thus far (although, it would seem, without actually knowng what he stands for!).
Let me know how you get on, if you take the test. Who will you be voting for on 1st May? (And why?)
Brennig replied:
I’m so close to Brian Paddick you could almost call me a stalker.
It’s the motorcycles in the bus lane and the Olympics wot dun it, I’m sure.
April 12, 2008 at 5:14 pm. Permalink.
Mark replied:
If you want to find out more about what Brian stands for, there’s a lot of policy detail on his website, http://www.brianpaddick.org
April 12, 2008 at 6:58 pm. Permalink.
ella replied:
i did the vote match thing - i think it’s such a good idea - and came most closely to the Left List and Lindsey German. i agree, george is vile - but as far as i know the left list isn’t george g. anyone who’s campaigning for cheaper transport and cheaper housing has got my vote. plus taxing companies who make billions - in my city - i never see any of it!
April 13, 2008 at 9:27 am. Permalink.
Maths Chick replied:
Vote for KEN!!
PS. Did I tell you that I ran into him on Muswell Hill Broadway the other day and shook his hand? It was most surreal x
April 13, 2008 at 12:09 pm. Permalink.
stratfordgirl replied:
Brennig: Have you got a motorbike, then? Do you feel particularly strongly about them being able to travel in bus lanes?!
Mark: Hi there. Thanks for dropping by my blog and thanks for your comment. I’ll check out Brian’s website when I get a chance. Is he getting your vote, then?
Ella: Welcome … and thanks for your comment. I agree, cheaper housing and transport are very important.
MC: Hello, my lovely! Yes, you did tell me about seeing Ken in M.H.! Very funny.
April 13, 2008 at 6:53 pm. Permalink.
Brian Paddick replied:
Hi
The trouble with this test is that it definitely got thing wrong e.g. me being against the police treating cannabis casually so that the police can concentrate on more serious crimes/drugs when I invented the concept! As Mark says, it is all here at http://www.brianpaddick.org.
Brian Paddick
April 13, 2008 at 7:19 pm. Permalink.
stratfordgirl replied:
Hi Brian,
Yes, I noticed that, too (re your views on cannabis). I’ll take a look at your web page.
SG
p.s. Congratulations on completing the marathon!
April 13, 2008 at 7:47 pm. Permalink.
Masher replied:
Living outside of London, I don’t get to vote. But as I have to work there every day, use the public transport system and pay London prices in the shops, so I reckon I should be allowed. A bit.
Either way, I took the test and was most surprised to find I matched most closely with both Ken and that girl in the Green Party (equal, but obviously different matches).
And all this time, I had me down as an Obama supporter.
April 13, 2008 at 7:47 pm. Permalink.
stratfordgirl replied:
Hi Masher,
Yeah, maybe the rules should be changed so that if you work in London you can vote … I’m sure that as a commuter you’d have a lot to say about public transport in London! Do you use the tube, trains or buses?
SG
April 13, 2008 at 7:54 pm. Permalink.
Masher replied:
The train takes the strain, mainly.
But I have used all three… depending on whereabouts in London I am working.
April 14, 2008 at 6:32 pm. Permalink.
Brennig replied:
Hiyer!
Yep, I passed my advanced bike test the Christmas before last, that means I’m now licensed to scare professionals too.
Taking motorcycles out of the way of cars is only a good thing.
April 15, 2008 at 11:49 am. Permalink.
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April 15, 2008 at 1:31 pm. Permalink.
Mark replied:
stratfordgirl: how’d you guess
April 15, 2008 at 8:22 pm. Permalink.
stratfordgirl replied:
Mark: just had an inkling
Have you got a blog? And why are you voting for Brian?
April 15, 2008 at 8:50 pm. Permalink.
Mya replied:
But where do they all stand on dog poo? Not in it, obv. That’s what I want to know! Oh I wish I were there to vote. I can’t believe that toff buffoon is in the running. But he doesn’t have a chance…..does he?
Mya x
April 17, 2008 at 7:59 pm. Permalink.
stratfordgirl replied:
Mya: no idea about their views on dog poo - but, I agree, it is an important issue.
Apparently Boris is doing quite well in the polls … worrying stuff.
April 17, 2008 at 11:22 pm. Permalink.
Masher replied:
I reckon Boris might be a good choice: let’s face it, whoever gets in will reneg on their promises and will generally make a mess of things - they always do, they’re all the same that way - so why not go for someone with entertainment value? Boris has bags of that!
April 18, 2008 at 5:56 pm. Permalink.