Tactical voting

Braintree

Our tactical voting recommendation in Braintree:
Vote Labour

Why vote Labour in Braintree?

Braintree was a Labour constituency on different boundaries in 1997-2005 when the seat also included Witham town. The current boundaries result in a large Tory majority in Braintree. Latest polling indicates that there has been a large swing to Labour in Braintree. There is apparently a clear but not overwhelming Labour lead over the Conservatives with the other parties far behind. The lead has fluctuated between the Tories and Labour. Reform UK has gained ground, helping Labour pull ahead. Voters wishing to inflict a severe defeat on the Conservative government should vote Labour in Braintree.

Tactical voting decision based on

Current MP
Polling
Local factors

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About our data

Polling: Voting Intention for Braintree

MRP polling by Survation:

Selector of different research dates
30 Mar
04 Jun
15 Jun
Conservative 36.09%
Labour 37.14%
Liberal Democrats 6.41%
Reform 15.82%
Green 2.74%
Other 1.72%
Updated: 15 June 20:20

Remember, polling data alone should not be used for tactical voting. It's important to consider local factors and which party holds the seat.

How many people intend to vote tactically in Braintree?

31%

What's happened in Braintree

Energy Bills

56%

Percentage of constituents who are worried about not being able to pay their energy bills in the next year
Source: Survation MRP for 38 Degrees (February 2023)

Food Banks (Local)

127,027

visits (April 2017 - March 2018)

324,477

visits (April 2022 - March 2023)
Source: Trussell Trust (April 2023)

Food Banks (Great Britain)

40,898

visits (April 2009 - March 2010)

2,986,203

visits (April 2022 - March 2023)
Source: Trussell Trust (April 2023)

Justice

1 in 25

robberies, burglaries, and other thefts solved in your constabulary (June 2019 - June 2022)
Source: Home Office (2019 - 2022)

Ambulance Wait Times

52m 23s

Time in which 90% of emergency calls are responded to (November 2018)

1h 40m 3s

Time in which 90% of emergency calls are responded to (November 2023)
Source: NHS England (November 2018 - 2023)

Housing

19,936

people are estimated to be homeless in your region
Source: Shelter (December 2023)

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