Seems the most accurate way to describe British politics at the moment, especially after yesterday’s local elections. No one did particularly badly, but no one did particularly well, either. As we thought, the UKIP vote disappeared almost entirely (only 3 councillors after 149/150 declarations), but it didn’t necessarily go to any one party. The Lib Dems have enjoyed somewhat of a revival as well, despite their party taking a step back earlier this year, re-electing Cable to the leadership.
On balance, I think you’d have to give this as a Conservative victory. Labour didn’t make the inroads they were expecting and while neither party is particularly inspiring at the moment, a strong Labour message could’ve cleaned up here. Yes, Corbyn caught up to May during the general election, but since then his appeal has tailed off somewhat. He hasn’t taken the opportunities (and sometimes open goals!) given to him, or appeared like a potential Prime Minister during times of crisis. Elections such as yesterday’s continue to suggest the current Labour party aren’t a party of decisive leadership, even if people aren’t exactly in love with the alternative.
No overall control also feels like an apt description for me at the moment, both in and out of the office. Nothing major or anything that can’t be handled, just a lot of options, opportunities and things to get done that it can sometimes feel difficult to priorities and keep on top across everything. There isn’t one single focus or goal right now, so moving forward is more like 5 steps in different directions. But none of them are backward steps though, and that’s the main thing. Tomorrow see’s my return to competitive club cricket for the first time in 10 years. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous, but I’m mostly looking forward to it, especially once the game begins. Not sure there’s a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon, though I’m sure tomorrow’s post will either confirm or deny!
