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Voices: Tactical voting was Keir Starmer's secret weapon. Next time, it could be turned against him

The article discusses how tactical voting played a significant role in Keir Starmer's Labour Party's victory in the recent UK general election. It explains that voters, particularly in key constituencies, chose to vote tactically to oust the Conservative Party, often supporting Labour or the Liberal Democrats where they were seen as the strongest opposition. This strategy was effective in reducing the Conservative vote share significantly. However, the article warns that this same tactic could be used against Labour in future elections if voters perceive Labour as not fulfilling their promises or if they become disillusioned with Starmer's leadership. It suggests that tactical voting could become a double-edged sword, potentially benefiting other parties like the Liberal Democrats or even the Greens if Labour fails to maintain voter trust.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/other/voices-tactical-voting-was-keir-starmer-s-secret-weapon-next-time-it-could-be-turned-against-him/ar-AA1xqDv3 ]