Apparently the BBC Look East programme today predicted that although Labour were in trouble in East Anglia, Chris Mole would hold on in Ipswich due to his “personal vote”.
Now I don’t doubt that the Labour machine in “fortress Ipswich” could withhold a national swing, they are well organised and active (and well looked after, if we’re honest). However Chris Mole’s personal vote is negative.
On the doorstep, no matter where you are in Ipswich, Chris Mole is heartily disliked. Sometimes I even defend him saying that people are being unrealistic about what an MP can do. Some voters may be taking it a bit far, it’s true, but they are essentially right in that Mole’s no Jamie Cann and is certainly putting his career ahead of his constituents.
I don’t personally dislike him, but it must be obvious to the most loyal of Labour canvassers that they’re carrying him and he’s certainly no asset to them.
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