Impact of Smaller Parties and Independent Candidates on Major Political Parties

The chapter explores the influence of smaller parties and independent candidates on major political parties, focusing on the decrease in Labour's votes due to competition from the Greens, Lib Dems, and independent candidates. It discusses Labour's policy on Gaza, the concept of personal votes, and potential party realignment on the left. Additionally, it highlights Andy Street's success as an independent candidate and the significance of directly elected mayors in representing their regions effectively.