Comments on: Rugby

By: Barnaby JL Marder

Barnaby JL Marder — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:43:23 +0000

Very belated reply to Andy, but of course Anthony’s figures differ. If they were correct, this is a less poor result for Labour than the others in Warwickshire despite the lack of an incumbent from that party (however, of course the Conservatives didn’t have one either). On these boundaries this seat is certainly not out of Labour’s reach at present, but the boundary changes can have a profound effect on any Rugby-based seat.

By: Andy JS

Andy JS — Sat, 08 May 2010 00:04:36 +0000

The Conservatives took this by exactly 6,000 votes on a 8.9% swing (R&T).

By: Barnaby JL Marder

Barnaby JL Marder — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:02:26 +0000

CON HOLD

By: Deanne Evans

Deanne Evans — Sun, 02 May 2010 14:53:43 +0000

As a first-time voter, I have looked over the party manifestos quite thoroughly and have decided to vote Conservative. A number of my friends have come to the same conclusion. I think that the polls should focus more on the views of the first-time voters as they are more likely to have an effect on the swing – they would not have any loyalty to the Labour candidate despite his prior positions as the Rugby MP.

By: Steve Birkett

Steve Birkett — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:16:19 +0000

Hang on!

If current YouGov (25/4/10) poll is correct, then based on Rawlings and Thrasher figures for 2005, the current position would be approx Con 39%, Lab 35% and Lib Dem 23%.

In addition Andy King will get 2,000-3,000 extra personal votes based on his reputation as good constituency MP between 1997-2005.

Still all to play for (and if we finish behind the Lib Dems who are not even standing candidates for council in Earl Craven, Bulkington etc I will eat my hat!)

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:50:20 +0000

Mark Pawsey will be the new MP and I can see the Lib Dems coming 2nd.Maj 5000

By: Pete Whitehead

Pete Whitehead — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:30:21 +0000

Con maj 4,000

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:30:17 +0000

BNP have selected Mark Badrick

By: The Governor

The Governor — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:18:33 +0000

Historical Note.

This town was a major centre of the UK Electrical Engineering Industry.

Early work on the development of the Jet engine took place in the BTH works adjacent to Rugby Railway Station and sidings.

By: Neily

Neily — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:58:31 +0000

Con Hold/Gain

Maj 3400