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as posted by the channelAlienated Tory voters in rural constituencies are more likely to vote for Lib Dems than Labour, says Ben Walker, senior data journalist and polling expert.
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Lots of rural constituencies in the West Country and East Anglia used to be Tory, but with the Conservatives expecting to lose 150-200 seats in the next general elections, will we see a liberal resurgence Labour switch? Or will Tories keep their seats amidst the division of anti-Tory votes?
Anoosh Chakelian, host of the New Statesman podcast, is joined by Rachel Wearmouth, deputy political editor, and Ben Walker, senior data journalist and polling expert, to answer your questions.
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