Tactical voting
Taunton and Wellington
Our tactical voting recommendation in Taunton and Wellington:
Vote Lib Dem
Why vote Lib Dem in Taunton and Wellington?
Taunton and Wellington has been closely contested between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats, changing hands in 1997, 2001, 2005, and 2015. The Lib Dems remain competitive and it’s their 16th target seat from the Conservatives. Recent polls show the Lib Dems ahead, with a growing lead over the Conservatives in second and Labour in third. Taunton and Wellington is not a Labour target, and an above-average number of voters here are prepared to vote tactically to defeat the Tories.
Tactical voting decision based on
Current MP
Polling
Local factors
Which parties look like they are targeting Taunton and Wellington?
It looks like Taunton and Wellington is a Liberal Democrats target seat.
Polling: Voting Intention for Taunton and Wellington
MRP polling by Survation:
30 Mar
04 Jun
15 Jun
Conservative
28.89%
Labour
21.31%
Liberal Democrats
34.57%
Reform
12.01%
Green
1.65%
Other
1.48%
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.
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 Taunton and Wellington?
50%
What's happened in Taunton and Wellington
Energy Bills
64%
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)
122,383
visits (April 2017 - March 2018)247,850
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 50
robberies, burglaries, and other thefts solved in your constabulary (June 2019 - June 2022)
Source: Home Office (2019 - 2022)
Ambulance Wait Times
59m 15s
Time in which 90% of emergency calls are responded to (November 2018)1h 31m 47s
Time in which 90% of emergency calls are responded to (November 2023)
Source: NHS England (November 2018 - 2023)
Housing
12,507
people are estimated to be homeless in your region
Source: Shelter (December 2023)
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