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Did the Conservatives lose the Chesham and Amersham By-Election Because of ‘Shy’ Sceptics?

by Toby Young
21 June 2021 5:15 PM

A reader called Alex Body has shared a letter they’ve written to Thérése Coffey MP, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, about the role that lockdown scepticism may have played in the Conservatives’ recent by-election loss in Chesham and Amersham.

Dear Ms. Coffey,

In the wake of the Chesham and Amersham by-election I wanted to write to you to make sure you are not taking your seat for granted.

Whilst much has been reported about the impact of planning law on this particular election result, my analysis is much different.

This seat has not had a turnout of less than fifty thousand since 2005. The turnout in this election was less than forty thousand. The difference in voters between the 2021 and 2019 elections was over eleven-thousand votes. Enough to give the Conservative candidate a majority.

Please understand that there are now millions of people in the UK who are unrepresented by any major party due to the across-the-board support for draconian and hugely damaging pandemic restrictions. Whilst many traditional Conservatives will simply abstain in the next election, please bear in mind that if you continue to support these destructive measures that have brought misery, anxiety, despair and death to so many I, like many others, will actively campaign against your re-election.

The UK recently recorded the lowest age-adjusted deaths on record, and it is now obvious that the vulnerable are protected from this virus. End these restrictions now, or there is no doubt in my mind your party will suffer a crushing defeat at the next election, where millions of your traditional voters will stay at home.

You may be aware of the concept of a ‘Shy Tory Voter’. Please be prepared for the ‘Shy Lockdown Sceptic’. There are millions of us, and we feel it is impossible to support a party that disregards the autonomy and liberty of its citizens.

You still have time to change tack, and I implore you to do so.

With very best wishes,

Alex Brody

Tags: By-ElectionChesham and AmershamShy Sceptics

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Dinger
Dinger
2 years ago

You might want to refer to this excellent website which has been my go to for foreign holidays https://www.traveloffpath.com/countries-without-any-travel-restrictions-or-entry-requirements/

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7941MHKB
7941MHKB
2 years ago
Reply to  Dinger

Great site and great recommendation. Bookmark this!

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Sceptic Hank
Sceptic Hank
2 years ago

Kayak has a searcheable website that shows the most updated status of entry restriction from all destinations to all destinations. The C19 test from UK to India appears to have been lifted on November 22, hence the delay in updating the airlines. Airline staff are usually the last to know. https://www.kayak.com/travel-restrictions?origin=AU

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Brett_McS
Brett_McS
2 years ago
Reply to  Sceptic Hank

It’s shocking and disgraceful that the USA is together with Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Angola, Ghana and Libya, in not allowing the unvaccinated to visit. Even China allows unvaccinated travellers in some cases.

Last edited 2 years ago by Brett_McS
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DevonBlueBoy
DevonBlueBoy
2 years ago

Air India have always been the most bureaucratic of airlines

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7941MHKB
7941MHKB
2 years ago

Did you look at other airlines flying to India?
My hunch is that Air India will be the last to implement changes but will be more likely to respond rapidly to someone stating ‘Airlines A, B, C, your competitors, don’t require this, why do you?’ than just referring to a change in New Delhi’s regulations.

I can confirm that, although Cambodi
a states you don’t need to be vaccinared to travel there, getting a Cambodian e-visa still required the UK NHS ‘proof’, a couple of weeks ago. And required masks on incoming (and outgoing) flights. No tests. But Singapore Airlines seemed content with chin warmers although stewardesses continue to wear them. Inside Cambodia, mask wearers are scarce. Maybe this will help someone.

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Bella Donna
Bella Donna
2 years ago

The only way around this is for people to blacklist all airlines and countries that insist on these tests.

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