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Democracy: Now with More Leaflets!
#election
Democracy: Now with More Leaflets!
Elections are that magical time when every candidate suddenly remembers your name, your dog’s name, and pretends to care deeply about the pothole outside your nan’s house. Leaflets multiply in your letterbox like rabbits on energy drinks, all featuring people who have never worn a hi-vis jacket suddenly posing in one like they’ve just filled in a thousand potholes personally. There’s always that one guy who runs as an independent with a manifesto that’s 80% about bringing back milk deliveries and banning cyclists. And no matter who wins, the bins still get collected late and the local duck pond remains mysteriously over budget.
Tiny Village Elects Fourth MP in Four Years: A Record of Rare Frequency in UK Politics
- Sunday, 20 April 2025
The village of Guilden Sutton, located in Cheshire, England, is set to elect its fourth MP in less than four years due to recent boundary changes. The village was previously part of the City of Chester constituency but was shifted to the Runcorn and Helsby constituency as a result of the 2020 boundary review. This unusual situation has led to concerns about consistency and the impact on local democracy, with some residents expressing frustration at being represented by different MPs so frequently.
