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Jill votes for people not parties. She adores the wife of the previous Conservative candidate who she knows from the WI and who is so gracious in defeat at the annual jam contest Lately she’s voted Labour. The candidate is really very nice. And Sir Kier seems a good sort #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

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Leonard & Jill go to the polling station together, but neither knows who the other votes for. Jill would like to know, but Leonard is firm on this - you don’t talk about politics or money. He’s upset that David is upset about the farm IHT so won’t be voting Labour again. #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

Joy. Now, you might think Joy would vote Reform, but no. Kindness matters in this world. Joy votes for a strong NHS and social care system, for workers rights and for whichever candidate seems nicest - she goes to all the hustings and waits behind to chat to them. #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

Ruth votes Labour. Always has. Just like her mam and dad before her. And she’ll not change her ways now. She and David avoid talking about who they’re going to vote for because it just causes a row. #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

Ed votes Reform. No one cares about the little guy. Politicians… they’re all the same. Except Farrage - he makes a lot of sense. You might not like to hear it, but you can’t argue with it. The truth hurts. #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

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Martyn is considering standing as the next Reform candidate (thanks @smattocks.bsky.social - all your idea) An early supporter of UKIP, he even dabbled in Veritas and still considers Robert Kilroy-Silk a friend He has a commemorative mug that says: Brexit for Breakfast #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

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Tracy votes because she knows she should but her heart isn’t in it. She’s nostalgic for the days when you could rock up and vote for the Monster Raving Loony party candidate because there was one standing. She votes for the Labour bloke who is a bit of alright. #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

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Eddie does gardening work for the local Tory party Chair, his wife makes a lovely cuppa & tips at Christmas. Eddie repays loyalty with loyalty, voting Tory for many years. No politician really cares so you may as well vote for the one putting money in your pocket. #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

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Neil votes Labour. Fairness and support for all is the key to a prosperous and happy society. He knows Susan’s red brooch and noisy interest in the Labour Party leaflet bears no relation to the vote she’ll cast. He inwardly chuckles. He loves her anyway. #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

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Susan says she votes Labour and she really wants to. But when she gets into the polling booth, she knows she has to grasp any and all chances to better herself and votes Tory. She bats away a pang of guilt, what’s wrong with aspiring for a more comfortable life? #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

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Hazel votes Reform. She’s on first name terms with Nigel Farrage and attends the fundraising soirées thrown by Holly Valance. Kiss kiss. #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes #CompletelyMadeUp

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Jazzer DOES NOT vote in the English elections, pal. He gets a postal vote for the Scottish elections and like any committed Scotsman living in middle England, he’s SNP all the way. #independence #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes #CompletelyMadeUp

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Will (William) voted Reform this time round. The land we’ve got can’t sustain everyone as it is - without more mouths to feed (with grouse shot by rich people for fun). He’ll never give his vote to a Tory fatcat or a champagne socialist. And he’ll never tell Mia who he votes for #TheArchers

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No one knows who Clarrie votes for. Not even Eddie. There are rules about these things and it’s meant to be kept secret, thank you very much. Clarrie takes her own pen to the polling station, as once in 1963 her father was unable to cast his vote due to a pencil shortage #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

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Pip makes a point of always voting (unlike Josh). She votes for policies not parties. Having looked at the manifestos she’ll usually make a final decision on the day as she heads from the farm to the polling booth. #AmbridgeVotes #TheArchers

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David votes LibDem. We need hard working local representatives who don’t interfere in what they don’t understand, and good support in place for vulnerable people. He’s FUMING that Labour’s attack on farming families might force him to become a Tory, even temporarily. #TheArchers #AmbridgeVotes

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Justin votes Conservative. Miranda’s brother went to school with the local Tory candidate. He’s always nostalgic for the Maggie days but this really is rock bottom. He attends party meetings and given half a chance yells “Policy AND Personality. That’s what what we need!” #TheArchers

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Emma hasn’t voted for a while. She’s completely lost faith in national politics, feels disillusioned by politicians and can’t see the point. Parish councillors, local campaigning, community support - that’s what really matters. #TheArchers #CompletelyMadeUp #AmbridgeVotes

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Robert votes - it’s vital we all exercise our democratic right. He votes for whoever Lynda tells him to vote for. He once tried to deviate, convincing himself he could just keep it to himself. But her clever, relentless questioning over dinner meant he cracked before the cheese course. #TheArchers

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Pat votes Green. Tony does too but he’s skeptical that it’s a wasted vote. Helen votes Green and every time she casts her vote it feels like a tiny fight back… Rob always belittled and berated her for voting for tree huggers. He voted Tory - the only logical choice when you remove all emotion.

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