This party responded to a query I sent, no other party did.
the uncontrolled influx of illegal immigrants.
To punish the tories for failing to acknowledge or reply to letters I wrote to Osborne over a dispute with NS&I
Economic fairness, i.e. fair taxation and living standard wages.
Had policies I thought were best for the country.
Cameron being prime minister for another 5 years
The planned government assault on the legal system
Scottish Nationalists should not be allowed to vote on English matters.
I want to vote ukip but that may have opened the door to labour and the snp getting into number 10 and no one went the snap so I tactically vote conservative like most people did to avoid this
Preferred another party but disliked their candidate ca
The destruction of welfare state and NHS
I thought it was the best option at this time
Voted Labour in an effort to keep out the SNP
I voted Conservative to stop Labour forming an alliance with the ~SNP
corruption (looting of public funds and publicly owned services) between Tory politicians and corporate businesses
I wanted a Conservative government but, as I live in a safe constituency, I voted UKIP as I feel strongly about the EU
I thought they could do most to help the country
I did not want to vote for a Tory or lib dem because they brought in gay marriage. I knew Labour could not win here, so no chance of the candidate winning!
Astute resolution to Scottish & Europe issues
East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow
I thought it was the best way to vote to keep Labour's economic wrecking policies and SNP out of the English business
The return of an extreme right wing Govt
I vote tactically for the party that can best beat the Torys
They were the best for working class people
general immigration and free movement within EU
slightly tactically but thought was the best on offer this time
The party that best represented my views
promised action on immigration. I live in an area that is only 37% English.
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Social inequality - greed of the rich & demonising of the poor
I thought she stood the best chance of beating the conservative candidate and shehadpolicies and opinions I agreed with.
The other candidates stood more chance to win so I could register my vote to my preferred party o thus occasion.
The party's principles are closest to my own
How to deal with the current dangerous internation situation - ISIS and crisis in Ukraine
Mixture of independent and Local interest group
how to help those who will suffer from the new Tory Government
Division - rich & poor, north & south, nationalism
No party - needs consenual politicas NOT adversarial
My vote is wasted in this Tory stronghold, so I went with my heart.
Five years of Tory rule for the few, not the many.
Stability & confidence in Election Results
I have lost all faith in Labour which was always my party of choice so now I vote for the best for. Scotland
The possibility of FRACKING being allowed anywhere in the UK
the progress that has been made would have been lost if another party had formed a government
Lack of quality politicians and government officers
Didn't want to vote for the main players
i wanted to send a message to westminster about anti austerity
mitigating the fallout of a conservative government without the checks of a coalition
the tories back in power and going to destroy the NHS and the country as a whole
I have never voted conservative before but at this election, for me. it was a case of better the devil you know
just wanted to deliver a kick to the main parties
Getting public finances balanced and reducing the debt
Ex labour, now non aligned - would have voted SNP in Scotland
Diversity and the breadth of convictions that are allowable in society
destruction of conservative Christian values
I thought it was the least worst party of those in the constituency
Constituency a safe one & forgone conclusion
the economic situation and global turndown
Squeezing income and economic productivity
Have rad the manifesto and agree with most of it, and want out of Europe
Impact of population growth on services, housing, etc
My views best match those of Labour and the Lib Dems but the LD have never done well in my constiuency
Previous good experience of this MP's services
Tactical voting to keep SNP out - failure!
Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East
my area is very strongly labour who I DIDN'T want to get in so I voted Ukip to shop support for an alternative party in politics when coun ting votes for each party overall, none3 are going to be able to sort out this country
Economic growth and increasing prosperity
In a poor quality election, they were the least poor choice. No pleasure it making the choice, but no credible alternative
I dontnlikevthem but they've started process of economic recovery and should be allowed to finish it
Could vote for more than one candidate so voted for different parties
UKIP is the only party addressing the issues that are important to the future of the UK
Would not vote for Maria Miller as she should have stood down following expenses scandal
I voted tactically. Reigate is a safe Tory seat but I wanted UKIP's vote share to be maximised to increase its potential to influence the agenda, especially on the EU referendum. Also, their manifesto included a lot of sensible proposals
I knew the Cons would win in my constituency
protest vote against Labour canditate, I usually vote Conservative
Even though I didn't agree with all their policies I felt UKIP at least had the guts to try to open a sensible debate on Immigration.
Funding and quality of public services (NHS, social care, welfare benefits)
I preferred another party but they had no candidate in my constituency
i was concerned about a cobbled together parliament with the SNP
Hate right wing politics and left wing stupidity. Wanted a centre party
Economy extremely fragile despite Tory rhetoric
Tory coalition with. Lib Dems; they held back right wingers
coalition worked well. Torys will now unleash policies to favour better off
i wanted to register a protest about arrogance of cameron
The only party that supports working rather than benefits culture
Immigration - uncontrolled because of EU membership
They were the only choice that wasn't any of the four main parties or UKIP
There were two votes, one green and one independent
I did not like the policies of any party, LibDem had the best for me
knew candidate and felt tory would not win anyway and tory made little effort
Dangers of leaving the European Union and loss of Human Rights Act
Independent candidate as my Labour candidate was suspended by the Labour Party so I voted for him as an independent
I wish I had been able to vote Labour but there was no Labour candidate
I always vote Labour but the Labour candidate was suspended days before the election so I voted for him as an independent hoping to keep the Tories out
Over expectation and people's personal worth
a tactical vote to prevent UKIP getting in
Uncontrolled immigration - sheer weight of numbers.
Very concerend about incontrolled immigration
some party eventually has to break the socialist monopoly of control and at the moment only UKIP seem to be interested in doing so.
somewhere between Conservative and libDem
they work the hardest over local issues here
In my long life Labour has always been the best for the country.
The consequences of the General Election
Maintaining and growing a strong economy so that all benefit
Voted for 3 candidates, 2 conservative, 1 labour
The possible rise in the right wing now thw Tories have a second term
I didn't want Iain Duncan Smith and Teresa May in a position of power
I see myself as an SNP supporting left leaning green
with the local majority my vote is irrelevant
threat to the disadvantaged from the new Tory government
Voted for the individuals who happened to be Labour.
The Conservatives need another five years to consolidate what they started
Sorting out the economy and eliminating the deficit
Economy and immigration (they are linked)
I didnt want the SNP to have any power over me!
Best party to reduce debt and stabilise country
Balancing the difference between rich and poor
SEverelt doubted the integrity of Conservative candidate and Lidem was only option to keep him out
The new government and threats to the nhs etc
Immigration and the effect it has on the NHS, education and housing
knew that my area would be tory, so safely voted with my heart
generally vote Green or LibDems, but my local LibDem candidate didn't bother campaigning
Wavering between LibDem, New Labour and soft Tory
Insane expenditure in trying to avert non-existant global warming.
English Independents and FUSC or something like that
The now unpayable 1.5+ Trillion Pound National Debt.
My first choice wasn't there I chose them because they want to get rid of trident and use the money for other things.
They act more like statesmen and not idiots
a right wing government that is going to create havoc
Labour blew it for me at the last minute - I can't agree with more spending on defence or their policy on immigration
Liberal Democrats and Greens - there were three votes, and I split them, 2 Lib Dem, 1 Green
That we're living in a socialist nanny state and no one seems to care.
best chance of defeating Labour in constituency, sending message of opposition to Lab
snp actions re EU and independence and breakup of uk
Extremism from Religion and from Government
Because my children asked me to and this strangely was as good a reason as anything the major politicians were telling. me.
parliamentary reform of the voting system
Designing a new way for Westminster politics to deliver for all of the people within the United Kingdom
The main partys need to realize immigration and the EU are VERY important issues
Liberal democrats broke their promise to stop the conservatives
Isn't frightened to say that we need to close our borders.
i usually vote lib den but felt let down
changing from always labour to lib dem./green
I would have voted green but our local candidate for the Greens is appalling so I felt he did not deserve my vote. I wish we had PR so it would have been clear I was voting for green policies., not for Ian Driver, then I would have been com
a mixture of green and labour candidates
The basic principles and philosophy of the party.
We need to reform the electoral system to have fairer representation
This will have to be agreed by all parties
I am naturally Lib eral by inclination and had hoped that this consistency would once again return a LD MP
The state of the Union between Scotlan and Engalnd
the way both tories & labour evidently hate Scotland
crime and punishment (lack of punishment)
Lessening the gap between rich and poor.
I voted Conservative all my life apart from last year when I voted for Mark Reckless and UKIP in the Europeans because Cameron wasn't listening to us
The imminent total destruction of the public sector
politician with integrity who have a vision to bring back a decent living standard for all
Let's wait and see if the Conservatives have this vision
I didn't believe the 'its a wasted vote' rhetoric this time
we so need change,and we won't get it for another five years.
I wanted to upset the 2 party status quo
The undemocratic EU telling us how to run our own country.
Preferred my local lib dem mp but didn't want labour to win
Keeping the economy healthy and promoting true growth
Live in a safe Labour seat and vote Green to add legitimacy to a potential coalition.
The problems about to be caused by a Tory gvt
Lab were always going to win and so I could vote for a more progressive choice quite safely.
local candidate did a lot for us in last government
I wanted a change a shake up of establishment
Austerity measures - e.g. day 1: £108m cut from disabled access to work, and fox hunting to be legalised
I would have voted UKIP but the candidate was useless.
Levels of immigration from within and outside the EU
England's role in Britain, Europe and the world
UKIP had no local candidates for where I live
preserving the welfare state to help the needy
Stopping all aliens coming into my country
keeping the country whole,i.e. not a separate Scotland
Scottish devolution & fair deal for England
the only party that might cut the cloth to suit their pocket
Too much of our money wasted by giving it to Brussels.
I like their policies and although I new they would not get in I felt I should register my interest by voting for them.
financial crime by banks and their rich clients
We need a Cornish Assembly London is too far away and different to the Far South West
geographical and social disparity of wealth
Tories need to be kicked out of Parlement
It is the only party that cares and listens to the British Public
immigration and pressure on services it brings
NHS - not able to cope with so few nurses, and having to pay for Agency ones etc.
widening divide between those that have plenty and those that struggle with little.
agreed with more policies for that party than others
Government interference in all our lives
I wanted rid of David Cameron and his government
getting the economy sorted as everything else is related to that
I always vote that way, because there is no other party that represents my views
didn't want tories in but couldn't bring myself to vote labour after last time
Didn't want to vote SNP & thought our Labour candidate had a good chance of winning the seat
On balance it reflected how I wanted the Government to emerge!
The Tories being elected with a majority
The Tory Government that has just been voted in
The unfortunate state of a Tory majority
like this candidate and work he has done previously
The impending destruction of the Welfare State
only party to guarantee referendum on europe
my first choice part did not stand in my constituency
Prefer other party (Labour) but won't vote for their candidate.
A lack of tolerance and compassion in government
Our local candidate is known and works well for the area
the Crisis in NHS Management with the failing of not putting Patients first, not working effectively with Social Services with Community Mental and Physical Health.
I didn't vote for our specific Conservative because he has failed the deliver over the last 5 years.
clearing the mess left by the last Labour government
to keep labour out and from spending unnecessarily
the party I wanted to vote for had no candidate in our constituency
We need to leave the EU and UKIP is the best way of furthering that conversation
Of the two possible candidates, this MP stood for the one who national vision I am closer to
We could pick 2, so 1 Conservative + 1 Lib Dem
making sure the NHS runs fairly and smoothly.
Consequences of outcome of general election
Preferred it to only other possible winner
we need some one to care for the all the population of this country
the three main parties all voted for this new marriage bill
I did not want a minority Labour Gov at the mercy of SNP. The Conservatives were not going to win in South Yorkshire.
safeguarding what little services we have left
best chance of getting rid of sitting candiate
Immigration and the effects that it has on this country
The threat of a labour government having to rely on the votes of the SNP who wanted more debt and spending was too great a threat to contemplate
International terrorism and islamic fundamentalism
best party capable of winning most seats in parliament
immigration,far to many in our little country,they seem to to taking us over
read the manifestos and liked Labour's best
The divide between the richest and poorest
The Party represents my thoughts and opinions
the need to protect public services from the TOries
That we should continue as a member of the EU.
I am a left-leaning Lib Dem and I didn't want to split the anti-tory vote.
Three different votes for three candidates (for three councillors to be elected)
the others dont want to take a hard line with all the people draining this country from other parts of europe and world
I want out of the EU and UKIP is the only party dedicated to fulfilling that desire
shitty tory government for five years god help the vulnerable
I was involved with Teresa May by accident!
An economy relying on low wages and high property prices
the conservative party winning general election
Employment . Low pay . O per cent contracts
Want independence.S.N.P best to deliver that.bou would prefer Conservativesto run an independent Scotland.
A right wing Tory government with no regard for the poor, young, sick, unemployed, disabled , immigrant, refugee, etc
Only candidate in this area communicates frequently with voters
He was our old MP and was and is a good one
Illegal immigration straining the resources that we have that could go to better use helping our own in need
keeping the country together and in europe
the growng gap between the rich and the poor
Updating the election system so that we get the government that the most people vote for.
I strongly believed in Mary Robinson wanted rid of Mark Hunter and campaigned for Mary
having to suffer another 5 years of Tory rule.
The pathetic levels of NHS / Healthcare pay
I had respect for the candidate having helped me personally with an issue in the past.
very safe labour seat so did vote swop with green in marginal
No party I vote for who I believe will be best to service the country
open borders to the world ,pulse free medical care to the world
Did not trust Labour not joining up with SNP
Overpopulation, aggravated by hyper-immigration, related shortages and consequent racial friction and antagonism.
UKIP, for all its faults, is representing the VICTIMS of immigration, multiculturalism and the EU, - all failed experiments in social engineering, which carry within them the seeds of their own destruction. As we shall surely see, over the
People having fair opportunities for work, education, health
no party but left wing liberal - lab/pc/green combi
Tactical; Labour would have destroyed the UK.
how much harm and suffering the new Conservative Government will cause for the most vulnerable members of society during the five year term inoffice
idid not vote for a party a voted for 3 different parties as i had 3 votes i voted for the people i thought woud do agood job
JOBS FORLOCAL PEOPLE AFTER LOSING ALMOST 2000 JOBS WHEN THE MURCO REFINERY WAS CLOSED BECAUSE OF LACK OF GOVERNMENT HELP
I was closer to their policies than any other party
I would like to be Labour but they have changed so much and they do not represent "hard working families".
None of the main parties were willing to address the problem of mass immigration
Because they represented democracy and alot of the things that I believe are right for this country.
I am a natural conservative and voted to help ensure Miliband did not become PM - even though I had misgivings about the particular candidate
immigration by eastern Europeans and the threat of more to come.
Preventing IDS from doing too much damage to the sick and the disabled.
stop picking on them that havent got anything in the first place
I want Britain to regain control over it's Borders and immigration Policies.
too many to single out one, NHS. Immigation,
treating people that are sick & disabled like rubbish
Fair tax policy - tax avoidance, evasion, offshore accounts, non-doms
to help LibDem numbers, even though I knew they wouldn't win in my constituency
The sense of entitlement perpetuated by the welfare state
The only party that would take us out of the EU.
that the conservatives have got back in power
Finding a way to protect the most vulnerable from the effects of the Conservatives austerity plans.
I vote swapped with a Green supporter, who voted Labour in their marginal constituency.
building an economy which provides jobs for young people and those over 50
immigrants cheating our benefit system out of our money
Level of cuts planned by incoming Government.
Didn't like the policies my usual party I vote for were going for.
To keep up the good work already started
the difference between the rich and the rest of us
the appalling election result with a majority conservative govt
Hated that Scots were treated like some terrifying monster who didn't deserve a say in government
2nd choice - no Green Party option in my constituency
Did not want labour to win so I could not vote for my choice which was UKIP
what will happen next with the Tories in power
Expansion of services to cope with increase in population
Cameron forced through gay marriage not even on his manefestotout. a
because ukip listens wants a better britain
They were the party with the manifesto that most match my views
Only party who could keep the Tories out of power, but it didn't work thanks to Ed
i wanted to do something different to usual
This party reflects how I feel about the environment
To send a message to new government to do something about imigration
the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer
to prevent the tory getting in, it failed
Austerity Measures Against Vunerable, Disadvantaged & Disabled
Copied from My Parents Vote - They Are Divorced And Don't Speak To Each Other About Anything Other Than Their Offspring - I am 1 of 3
i agreed with more of their policies than other parties
Changes to the welfare system / cuts to private services
didn';t want to vote for any other parties
animal welfare party and some others I can't remember
The threat of nationalism splitting up the UK
I agreed with more of their policies than the other parties
Proportional Representation in the Voting system
I am now violently opposed to Conservatism, particularly in the present financial climate
The countfry remaining as a united entity and reducing the deficit.
New Government = changes = unintended consequences
Getting back to the job Mr Cameron has started and getting it finished to the satisfaction of the electorate.
The tragedy of another 5 years of the dismantling of the welfare state
The huge divide between the very rich and the rest of society
There was no way of keeping Tories out so I voted with my beliefs
disability benefits being withdrawn unfairly
Unnecessary Tory cuts to public services
Coalition (of 3 or 4 different parties - UKIP, Green, and Animal Welfare Party).
I really wanted a coalition between this party and several other parties but as that isn't a voting option, I choose the party that promised to end the bedroom tax at the same time as stopping HS2, controlling unskilled immigration, tougher
Animal Welfare Party, CISTA (Cannabis is Safer than Alcohol), Socialist Equality Party
lack of future for native Britons in Britain
spoilt ballot paper as no confidence in any party
The damage the tories will do now they have a majority
I changed to SNP after checking everybod elses manifestos and also because I love Scotland.
The pro-life issue. The right to life however young, old, or handicapped.
only party to promise a FREE vote on europe
they had the most policies I have affinity with
last minute decision tbh i don't know why
Because I considered the party the only one to tackle our problems with the dictatorial Europe
No other party offered any policies that would seem to work for the country
wanted to remind the Torys not to take us forgranted
What the Tories are going to do now they have a majority in parliment
I don't trust the local labour candidate
The threat from terrorism from the group calling themselves ISUS
The Constitution debased under the EU. I want BREXIT.
What the Concervative Government Plans to do now its won the election and will it keep its promises to the electorate
Tories need another 5 years years to sot the economy. EVERY labour govt since the war has screwed up the economy. The only tory to do so was john major's lot
the cost of immigration on jobs and infrastructure
Ed Davey kept saying "Labour can't win here" and it got up my nose.
the lies coming from the government,no matter what lot are in power.
The appallingly bad attitude towards Russia whilst backing neo nazis in Ukraine
Kicking of the main parties for all lying last time
the tory government destruction of society
Ed Milliband is my MP so was bound to get in again; however as I do not feel he is left wing enough I used my vote as a protest
3 seats were available so I voted Green/Labour/Trade Union
ageing population and therefore not enough working age immigration
I wrote across my ballot paper 'None of the above'
The income gap between the richest and poorest
None of the candidates standing, with the policies they were supporting, had my full support.
A goverment that really no working man or woman wants
My previous MP was the best this town has had since 1950
They represent what a lot of people think but are to scared to say.
we had morethan one vote and i split myvote between Conservative an UKIP
Mixture - voted for person as only 1 labour candidate
more/better control over immigration. like the U.S. Green card.
I leant my vote to the SNP from the Scottish Greens who had no candidate.
too big a population to sustain our economy
The only party standing up for the environment
elimination of deficit and reduction of national debt
Millions from EU stop asia and affrican from comming here without endless hoops to jump through
the tory party getting defeated on austerity
High levels of deprivation / austerity cuts
It was either them or the greens and thought plaid would do better than the greens in myarea
I'm worried that the SNP are going to cause trouble in the government.
Right thing to do and policy on tuition fees
Independent. Workers revolutionary. Above and beyond.
It's the only party that has ever done anything good for me personally
The new majority Conservative Government
it was the only way of removing the liberal demoicrat MP
I have lost faith in All other parties as they don't care enough for Britain.
the party that seemed most honest and shared my views
Who else would be able to communicate sensibly with other members of state.
The re-election of a Conservative government
immigrants claiming benefits when they have not worked and contributed to the UK economy
To renegotiate our membership of the E.U. back to the trade agreement we originally signed up to.
Kleptocracy. We need to end the Establishment hegemony
No UKIP candidate so I voted for the least bad option.
Didn't want to vote SNP and they were the only other contender
Sorting out the country's financial issues
the fact we have a Tory government and how sad that is
Finding a way to allow everyone to feel the economic instead of just the elite
How many more cuts the government which will affect the poor and needy as usual
Getting the new government up and running
the fact that we now have a tory majority government
The gap between the rich and the rest of us.
I VOTED FORMY OWN MP BUT DID NOT WANT MILIBAND TO WIN
quality housing suitable growing families
environmental destruction - loss of ecosystem services
they needed to finish the clearing up of Labours mess
The disastrously severe and unneccesarily ruthless cuts that the new Conservative government will make to the welfare State.
Immigration which affects the quality of life, too many people needing housing, education, health, jobs etc. a feeling sometimes for British people of bring unwanted strangers in their own land
People Before Profit; Christian Alliance
Everything - bad government newly elected
This party was better for local issues (but not necessarily national issues)
I believe they will tackle immigration better
I voted for them because where I live you could pin a red rosette on a monkey and the would vote for it
the only party that rates first the economy
The disproportionate wealth evident in the south east of the UK
It is the party which best reflects my opinions.
voted labour because of coalition but should have stuck with lib dems as wdnt have made difference. Also sent question to nick clegg which he didn't respond to. i only got requests to donate to lib dem party which annoyed me a bit.
As a protest against the electoral system
i thought that labour had a chance to win the election
Thought they would sort out immigration and nhs
labour was going to get in no matter who i vote for
I was worried that David Cameron would make an alliance with UKIP if no majority win
Implications of another five years of Tory Government
Getting rid of the Conservative Government
because they recognised ordinary peoples concerns
Protest vote only one party ever wins here, I wanted to vote another way
A very hard constituency worker whatever his party.
Lack of Banking regulation leading to further financail collapse
X'd the slip as knew who would win, and knew I didn't agree with them
getting back on track with the Conservatives
I evaluate the policy of the parties involved and vote accordingly
They are the only party that can guarantee to control immigration
The Lib Dem candidate was the sitting MP who worked very hard for the constituency and deserved better
It promised to put immigration at the top of the agenda
conservativeparty winning the confidenceof the nation
the only party that answered a question with a straight answer instead of avoiding it
Tory government in power for the next 5 years
Continued membership of the E.U/ And foreign aid (What a waste)
party that has scotlands interest at heart
The threat to our society of a Conservative majority Government for the next 5 years
the breakup of the UK and leaving the EU
Fear of what the Conservatives might do now they have a majority.
Achieving not just a richer but also a fairer society
increasing living standards for the poorest people
Dismantling of welfare state and privatising NHS
lack of social and moral standards and responsibility
Overpopulation (not immigration, though that contributes)
It is a party I fundamentally agree with on most things, and they seem notbto lie about stuff
We had two votes. I voted 1xUKIP 1xIndependant
Educating people not to be such hate-filled bigoted cunts
protecting the weak and vulnerable from adverse changes to welfare
it was a choice between the MP, who works hard locally, and the main contender who only shows up when an election is imminent, altohugh I would have preferred to be able to vote for the latter, someone who makes a point of working in the co
I want the UK to leave the EU. I only voted to join a trading community, not a political superstate
independents ,(also voted for them in local poll)
Protecting the sick, disabled and disadvantaged from the Conservative Government.
Overcrowding as a result of uncontrolled immigration
Local Council Independent candidate in another ward
im a pensioner so i voted what i thought was the best party for me
it was the only party to commit to increasing pensions
I like the idea of looking after the environment
It would protect the most vulnerable of our society
To prevent the Conservatives winning the seat
the impending cuts promised by the tory party
A Tory government with an overall majority and 5 more years of George Osborne unfettered now that his cLegg irons have been removed.
Cuts to Disability Benefit by the Tory government
I used to vote labour but changed my thoughts at the 2010 election
Difference in ideology betwrrn Scotland an Egland.
Prefered party not standing in my constituency
Protest vote at dissatisfaction with main parties
Getting rid of this government!! Apart from that The Environment
Governing well to protect the most vulnerable
The party that seemed to care most for the poor and vulnerable
The MP is fantastic local MP. Also friend of family. If he was rubbish would not vote for him
A vote to protest demonization of the Party and its supporters by the media and ruling elite.
getting the economy sorted out and restarting a new volume of growth
we have to find a way to work together or face the break up of the UK
hopefully to kick the main parties out of their complacency.
just wanted to get the conservatives out
Had to stop the SNP forcing themsleves into power with a coalition with the Labour party
I thought it was the only party who were telling the truth, and telling things as they actually were, and how to deal with them
survivng the next 5 years under a self-serving Tory government that cares nothing about ordinary people
Only party with a sensible energy plan for the UK
The Conservative party have historically given me the best standard of life
it was the best option from a poor choice!
Usually vote labour but didn't like choice of new candidate
Trade Union & Socialist party (can't remember exact name)
I wrote to both 'leading' candidates asking why I should vote for them; I was made redundant from HM Forces by the Tory / Lib-Dem government as a result of over-spending and mismanagement by the Labour Government. Only the Labour candidate
The future and what is going to happen now that the Conservatives have a Majority but the SNP won so convincingly in Scotand
the need to reverse austerity measures and stop growing inequality
the damage likely to be wrought by an ideological tory government
I wanted to ensure the right wing parties didn't get in
Was going to vote Green but thought Election might come down to party with most votes, so voted Labour to get Tory's out.
My local MP is superb and is a Conservative
Saving the NHS and social security generally
I didn't want to vote Labour, Conservative or Green
The threat posed by a 'gloves off' Tory Party
We've now got a Tory government and will ruin the country
HOW BADLY THE VULNERABLE WILL BE TREATED BY THE TORY GOVERNMENT
geting rid of the conservative government
Surviving 5 more years of inequality & Tory ideology
Voter apathy due to the skewed voting system.
did not want to vote for the party that allways wins here but did want them to loose
think they are thr party to stop immigration
I was wholly conservative but have moved to ukip because of their policies
As I live in a safe conservative constituency, there is really no point in voting at all with the current system. I voted for the Labour candidate however as he impressed me, his was the only leaflet I saw that mentioned anything about valu
politics cannot solve the problem as it is also inheritedly stupid
I guessed The Conservatives could win so I wanted a party which would be a thorn in is side regarding Europe and immigration
I live in the speaker's constituency so there is no choice
Realty and others whose name escapes me.
Hoped to keep the Conservatives out of power.
The party offered the best solution to the identified issue
The lack of any organised opposition to the newly elected government
Protest vote to highlight their policies
After the debacle of voting it needs to be changed now to Perporttional representation
Rich get richer and the rest of us stay at the same level or get poorer
I feel Scotland gets a bad deal, also the big parties sem frightened of SNP
Closest to what people think in my walk of life
chose the best person to represent the constituency
Best party to deal with the current issues that the country currently face
labour let scotland down last year in the independence referendum
So Scotland can have a voice in Westminster
We've had letters from the Animal Welfare Party, the Socialist Equality Party (they also set up a street stand, so I thanked them for splitting the vote on the left - they weren't best pleased with that) and the Cannabis Party.
The unecessary public spending cuts justified by lying about the need for austerity!
political risk from scottish separatists
Having elected a divisive, ideology-driven, uncaring government
immigration and its impact on our infrastructure
The threat of the SNP breaking up United Kingdom
the economy and reduction of national debt
Austerity 30 Billion Pounds further cuts
A number of different parties as I voted for candidates & not parties
concern about leadership of other parties
tactical voting - as there was usually the same party wins in our constituency, but tried to change it as the local MP is useless in our area at representing us in parliament
Getting an uncaring government to understand what its like not to be born with a silver spoon in their mouth!
Alternative parties had unacceptable leaders
I voted for UKIP to show other parties that current high levels of immigration and issues with the EU are very important. Other parties do not appear to be addressing this issue.
tory wining polls by the back door GOD HELP THIS COUNTRY
The increasing average age of the population and the problems this brings
my vote was split between Labour,, Liberal Democrat, Green and Independent
Totally disallusioned with Labour who are too far right
I didn't rate any of them but this was the one that I felt would do the least damage
The best option of a small selection the rest of which i could not brig myself to vote for
independence is always the main issue for me , snp is the only party I can vote for
cost of living against wages particularly in london
I wasnt going to vote but changed my mind
was hoping for a tory/lib dem coalition again
Danger of split between Scotland and England
Tactical vote to prevent UKIP getting in
austerity cuts to health and social services.
the party i would have voted for did not have a candidate
Tactical to remove Labour from the town.
Mainting the NHS in the face of privitisation by the new Govt
The poor economic growth caused by austerity
The SNP and SNP voters and their desire for independence
The shocking fact that the selfish greedy conservatives got elected
All the parties must act together to keep the conservatives from destroying our countryside with railways and roads
Scottish Greens (they are separate to Green Party)
Low pay jobs, especially for those in their 50's
Immigration (or as I prefer to call it, over population)
more compassion to build a fairer society
What cuts the Tories will implement next
It has proved in the last. Parliament that. It's. Best for the job
I didn't like our local Labour candidate
5 years of heartless, uncaring Tory rule
To try and ensure the Conservatives didn't win in my constituency
Historic loyalty despite Blair having yet to face a war crimes court
how to avoid the destruction of public services by the government
2 votes, so one for Liberal Democrats and one for Labour
ensuring that the economy continues to grow
the conservative government getting on and sorting out the country
to try and keep torys out - the lesser of two evils
Lack of decisive leadership both across UK and on international stage
Best party needed for coalition with Tories
the fact we have a conservative government
Nationalisation of all previously denationalised institutions
I thought another con libdem coalition could happen
Spoiled ballot paper as only Tory & Ukip choices available
Current conservative MP is guilty of expenses fraud and denying anyone but religious representatives access to debates.
We needed a change from the usual corrupt parties
Privatisation of public services like the NHS
The UK government keeping it's promise of more powers for Scotland.
The inequality created by economic policies whereby people including the employed end up using food banks.
a mixture of parties, voted for what the person has done for the town
I had contacted Plaid Cymru candidatabout Lord Falconer's assisted dying bill but the Plaid Cymru candidate could not care lesse
I did not want to vote for SNP,Labour or Conservative and other parties did not appeal.
The Conservative Government for 5 more years
It had the most sincere & honest aims for the UK's future
Out of a poor bunch they were most in tune with the electorate
The first past the post voting system destroys democracy
wanted to vote for a left wing party but send a message to the established order that they need to change
They seem to offer better more moderate solutions
they are very good for the local community
Protection of wildlife and the countryside.
protest, didn't like the Conservative Candidate
Another Tory government, coming to finish the destruction they started.
The conservatives wrecking the country for another 5 years
Thought their candidates seemed the most human(e)
To vote with my conscience as I knew neither LD or Conservatives would win the seat
The gloomy prospect of an elitist Tory government for five years
I was fairly sure which party was going to win in my constituency and thought I should increase the total vote share for this party in case it was involved in coalition discussions
TUSC, Christian People's Alliance, People Before Profit
They made promises I expected them to keep
They are closer to the voters. Warts and all. Not a buch of old Etonian backslappers.
The future of the country as a whole, separation of one factor or another is not possible
Voted on NHS issue - whoever delivers the best
Dire cuts Tories may do now in government
We have a government that has just gor in due to an outgated system
Protest vote re gov's handling of immigration
THE CANDIDATE LIVED LOCALLY AND WORKS HARD FOR THE COMMUNITY
The cost of being a member of the european Market
green because it was the only candidate other than tory to vote for
getting rid of the evil scum tories from power
green because my only other choice was tory or ukip
Deliberately spoily due to lack of choice - only Tory and LD - no vote
increasing gap between haves and have-nots
Didn't want Conservatives to have majority
Greed of bonuses in financial institutions
have had leaflets nothing else in all cases
I figured every vote not cast for labour was a vote for the tories
Anti animal cruelty and a socialist party
the impact of austerity measures is crippling the country
they offered policies that help our countrys own future
I don't trust any of the lieing, decietful, thieving bastards.
I felt politics needed a fresh outlook for the whole of the United Kingdom
How to rebuild a shattered opposition (both Labour and LibDem)
stability in the middle east which could affect our security (terrorism)
I voted to keep SNP out of seat (sadly, they won!)
cutting benefits that destroy peoples lives
Socialist (or so they called themselves)
The poor, the sick, the disabled, and the elderly suffering under 5 more years of Tory rule
Dealt with issues no orger party wanted to discuss
Basically I'm a Conservative who wants a stronger policy against immigration into the UK
an end to two parties playing at politics, and to get someone governing the country
I could not trust the Conservatives to look after the poor and needy
i really didn't want another conservative government
the cuts that this goverment will impose on people like the poor and the handicaped while the rich get richer
the demine of the uk under the conservatives
to keep Scotland in the UK - NO independence!
Conservative Party policies ie I'm all right Jack so devil take the hindmost
Better the devil your know than the devil you don't
EU control over the UK especially immigration controls
TO get out of EU and control our borders
Heart in the right place even if policies were little different from others
disaster of a majority Conservative government
saving the planet from destruction by humans
The growing underclass (people on zero-hours contracts relying on food banks etc)
deealing with homegrown terrorism and getting moderate Muslims to speak out against terrorism
felt no hope for country or party with its present leaders
mixture, there were six places to vote for
mixed parties, I had up to 13 votes in the local elections
I thought they would help get us out of eu
Nigel Farage's straight talking and honesty.
first time I have ever voted in my life, therefore first time I 'voted' this way
Although they had no chance wanted to vote with my heart
The fact that the Tories have a majority and are going to lurch to the right
Fighting the inequality that the conservatives have and will cause
Excessive ratio in salary/wages between top and bottom
A broken electoral system that allows a majority from <40% of the vote
Didn't feel any of the main parties represented me
I always vote for those who live on my estate, 'cos they won't put a mortorway through their own back yard.
My preferred party did not field a candidate in this area.
I voted for the candidate, not the party
best of a bad lot, was unsure a out who to vote for
lib dem lost trust, the tories have increased the national debt, and miliband is a geek that should never have been leader let alone PM
Wanted to keep our MP in as she's done a good job, plus I like the lib dems
The further cuts the conservatives will now make
financial inequality. Rich getting richer, poor getting poorer.
UNCONTROLLED MIGRATION FROM EUROPE AND ELSEWHERE
Muslim extremism and immigration by illegals from Africe
The fact that the Conservatives are in power
finding an alternative source for energy which does not damage the environment for when oil runs out
It's time for a real change in UK politics
The appalling behaviour of the Scot Nats. Hope they don't disrupt Parliament
67% of the electorate did not vote for Cameron!
it was a tactical vote in an effort to try to keep the SNP from winning
Spending Cuts and Persecution of the Less Well Off and Vunerable
Policies most influenced my job, and my vote was pointless anyway (too safe a seat)
Lack of housing which is both truly affordable AND desirable
Disparity between the very rich and the less well off.
The corrupt Conservatives being re-elected for another 5 years
Exit from Europe- Regain control of Borders and UK Law
Excellent Candidate otherwise would have voted UKIP
in a safe Conservative seat area and wanted to make point re EU and a few other issues without shurting chance of Conservatives not winning in the area
Negotiating with EU or withdrawing if negotiating has no success.
Willing to negotiate with EU and more powers for Scotland
people having more money in their pockets to spend
Supporting the weak, fragile and vulnerable
don't trust labour or conservative parties
not really affiliated with any political party, but Greens come closest to reflecting my concerns and ethics.
capitalist privatisam of health and welfare, and associated environemntel impacts
as above - was a tactical vote, to stop the conservative MP gaining the seat. would lik eto have voted green
poverty and inequality of income and wealth
I didn't think any of the candidates diserved my vote
Growing inequality between rich and poor
I saw a video of the Labour candidate Rupa Huq been assaulted by Angie Bray's team in Acton. Thought it was appalling.
EU as it takes away our control of law, immigration,defence
it was the only one dealing with the real issues destroying our country
idid not approve the ukip candidate life style
TUSC did not stand a candidate and Green had policies I agreed with.
labour should get back to offering for the working class man
resettling parliament and political parties after the general election
I chose hope and smaller government over fear and envy
Honest straight forward approach to politics, in touch with the real concerns and not fixed by ideologies
That we have another Tory government that we did not elect
It is the only party that had a clear solution on immigration
Crap new government putting NHS at risk by underfunding it
The demonisation of immigrants, benefit claimants and the working poor
could not bring myself to vote either Lab or Con
anything to get rid of a job for life sitting MP
To see if they would do better at running this country.
I thought they had the most sensible policies in their manifestod
Cost and service cuts in public transport - limiting access to part time roles and employment options (thus affecting employers with skills shortages)
To try and stop someone else from winning
The Tories unfortunately getting back in.
This gov sustained attack on the welfare state
LACK OF A DECENT,FAIR AND HUMAN GOVERNMENT
big business aviding the law, and being aided by the new govt
Preferred LibDem but prefer solid government reducing divisive SNP & Labour
The awful government that has just been elected
They were the only ones who competently communicated with me
I voted for the present MP who is doing a good job in theconstituency
The awfulness of David Cameron and his party
Distortion of news by the need for 24 hour coverage
Defence in relation to the renewal of Trident
UKIP had no chance of winning but I think they got other parties thinking about what the ordinary person wanted.
SNP winning most election seats in Scotland
tax increases and cuts affecting all but rich
Wanted UKIP but none available in my area so went for Independant
it was the best party AND it had the best candidate
How to survive another Tory Government attacking public services, poor people and Human Rights legislation.
All parties need to co-operate to get anywhere with this disaster.
Inequality between rich and less well of in society
Rise of SNP and danger of break of the Union
to stop the SNP and Labour running the country
Inequality. Poor pay for ordinary "hard working people".
Financial implications for ordinary people
this candidate has served well in this area
A majority Conservative government and SNP rule in Scotland
If by country you mean Scotland then how it's governed..
I voted for the MP I thought was best for my constituency
getting the members of parliament, both new and pld, to work together beyond the boudaries of party politics, for the good of everyone in the country
they need to work together - all of them
I was hoping for the LibDems in a coalition
5 more Tory years will destroy this county
Was a tactical vote to try and stop the SNP winning the seat
I knew Labour would have a huge majority but wanted to try & prevent UKIP coming second
Education being ruined by the conservative party
confirming and developing economic recovery
They had a clearer plan for dealing with the EU issue more than other parties.
The need to replace our current political system
The secret privatisation of the NHS by the government
Benefits and how the Tories are killing people
austerity causing hardship and failing services
it is about philosophy, not personal gain
Reforming the Union under good economic policy
could not vote for major parties - dont trust them at all, so Ukip was a protest vote
voted for an independent again as protest vote
The re-election of a Conservative government.
I KNEW SNP WOULD WIN BUT VOTED FOR THE PARTY I WISH COULD WIN
Did not really like any of the options, so chose to continue with the current party
increasing disparity between rich and poor
I didn't want to vote for any of the other parties
Its about time we had a change from the same old waffle from both the main parties
Fear of what the government will do next to make life worse
Labour and Green more than one vote required and no Lib Dem candidates
The MP for the past 15 years has been especially active in the constituency assisting everybody regardless of their political leanings.
No influence on outcome in my constituency and wanted Lib Dems to have recognition of good job they did in coalition
Destroying the Public Services (NHS, schools, etc) through backdoor privatisation
5 more years of Conservative government cutbacks in welfare and housing
Five more years of dreadful Tory government
Labour party philosophy is closest to my own
Inequality of income, wealth and opportunity
the prospect of having almost no representation in Parliament on behalf of English voters looking for progressive policies
Best of a bad lot, anti ukip and anti Scottish vote
reevaluating the way elections are held.
How the new tory government ruins the lives of the low paid and disabled
The chaos we will have when the tory party falls apart ove Europe
Only option to ensure Vow is delivered to Scotland
The continuation of the austerity policy
People feel disrespected because they are not allowed to hold the values they believe in i.e. patriotism
reducing the country's financial deficit
THE ONLY PARTY PREPARED TO FULLY TACKLE IMMIGRATION
Several different because UKIP was omitted!
The Tories got re-elected which was shocking news
The danger posed to the union & democracy by the SNP
They were never going to win in my area, but I wanted to show my support
The massive reductions coming in the Welfare system
unhappy with all candidates in my constituancy
the conservatives forcing everyone who is not rich scrounging on the streets.
I always have voted labour but don't trust Milliband
The Christian Alliance party and the Socialist party whose name I can't remember.
human stupidity; from not looking after ourselves to using too much energy, not becoming educated etc
The potential break up of the UK and leaving the EU
at the last moment I felt I couldn't vote Labour as the Scottish version of the party had behaved badly in the past with corruption and complacency nd the `english part didn't understand or care about Scotland
I would have liked to vote in a PR system.
The income difference between rich and poor
I live in a very safe Labour seat and so felt able to vote for a real socialist candidate
Tragedy of a Conservative government dedicated to dismantling the Welfare State and penalising everyone except the very rich.
Write? If I write, I'll make a mess of my screen, won't I?
I thought it was the only one which would beat a strongly held conservative seat
The party that has Scotland's interests at heart
Stopping the Tories asset stripping the welfare state and public amenities for their non-dom millionaire business friends
I have always voted labour but I felt I had to vote green as they were the only ones who would not allow housing associations to sell off their properties, I feel very strongly about that.
the focus on immigration deflecting from critical areas like the NHS
The 12 billion cuts in welfare that the Tories are about to make
are we going to see the return of blood sports?
Stopping further austerity and public sector cuts
I was trying to vote tactically to get a Labour government
saving the nhs from privatisation and cuts
There was no Labour candidate standing so I spoiled my vote with a protest on the ball0t paper
their position on immigration and membership of eu
the nation's bankruptcy and the idea that the people should be penaised for it
that we have a government that will screw the vulnerable
the first past the post method of counting votes
policies were communcated in a straightforward way
The only party that wants to get us out of the EU membership
I would of voted lib dem to keep Tories out
the only other party i would have voted for is Labour. As I live in a safe labour seat and I don't have a lot of time for the laboutr MP, it was safe to vote for Plaid Cynmru without risking Tory or UKIP winning
Implementing a progressive alternative to 'austerity' economics
For the people of Scotland to be taken seriously
The Tories being in govt ALONE, many people will die!!
due to the right wing media attacking them made me want to vote for them. anyone the daily mail does not like has got to be a good person
lack of morality and ignoring Christianty.
state pension and the rising cost of living
In this area shortage of doctor's appointments.
The conservatives getting voted in again
The economy and how any recovery seems only to be felt in South England
He was independent of any party and would work for the constituency
Frank Field has worked tirelessly throughout his career as an MP
another five years of 'austerity' and attacks on the public sector
this idiot government getting back in to power
it was bad enough with a coalition, but now the Conservatives has a majority !!
deficits of government and current account
we are a democracy it is important to use the vote
Tax avoidance by international corporations
i dissagree with the personal approach our incombant MP, who is conservative but certain alway to win
Decline of the welfare state including the NHS
Disparity between rich and poor, caused by low paid insecure jobs
Privatisation of the NHS under TTIP rules
couldn't stand the candidate who was virtually a walk on
There is no one single thing - many issues
I dont like the consevatives as they are a party for the rich
protest because other parties want to privatise nhs
This party cares about the things I care about.
Another 5 years of conservative goverment
Best policies to temper the government's views
I wanted to make a point, our 'democratic' system is broke
scary election result - what will happen to equality and fairness in this country?
Proper funding of the NHS without privitisation
Public services - such as nhs and schools being cash starved
5 more years of Tory cuts, attacks on disabled people,
I couldn't bring myself to vote Tory even though the Labour option wasn't very good.
wanted to vote green but no candidate in my constituency
the SNP and a one party state, very dangerious
Only party realistically able to beat the Tories
effect of large number of SNP MPs on restof the Union
I knew Conservative was safe but needed to put in a protest vote
Think there are several important issues - could not say which is the single most important.
I wanted to register my preference over labour
It's the best party, and since I live in a safe Labour seat I wasn't risking letting the Tories in
I prefer a progressive-leaning coalition to deliver a balanced approach
Offered something different to the main parties
I think conservatives best party for country at present
my ward is always conservative so I voted for whom i wanted
I knew he couldn't win but I wanted him to get his deposit back.
The fact that the Tories are running the country and therefore inequality will continue to increase,.
not mainstream can't be tworse than the main parties
To stop labour and snp getting together and for the EU referendum
Felt it best to deal with the things that I consider important.
The polls indicated that the Conservatives were sure to win in my constituency so that left me free to register a protest vote
My 1st choice party didn't stand in my constituency
would have voted Labour anyway as I feel their values are closest to mine
I want a return to control of our borders and those coming into my country
Better the dog you now than some rabid hound
Increasing productivity in and diversifying the British economy
Voting fraud, or how the tories stole the country.
Disappointewd with both Labour and the Tories.
I wished the Tories to know the depth of support for UKIP policies.
proportional representation, living up to democracy
This bloody government -what a horror- have the electorate gone mad?
2 of the above & i remeber dennis skinner from my childhood
Conservatives being in charge. Of the country
It was a protest. I live in a constituency where there is a overweaning tory majority
There were 12 candidiates, most of them e.g. no vat in sport and Wessesx regionalists
I voted for the party most likely to oust the Conservatives
because ukip had no chance and i didn't want labour to win
Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialidst Coalition
I couldn't vote for any of the other main parties
would have liked to see the return of the coalition
I voted for the party least likely to win in my opinion, so i gave my vote away
I voted for the party i thought would not win, as i wanted to give my vote away
the younger generation getting robbed blind.
I thought they were the only party with a realistic chance of beating the conservatives.
unemployment, especially in the school leavers
to make a statement about my concerns about immigration
ONLY UKIP HAS THE BALLS TO SAY THAT THIS COUNTRY IS FULL AND DOES NOT NEED ANYMORE PEOPLE RUINING OUR NHS, SCHOOLS AND HOUSING ,.
labour,tusc and green - we had three votes
another 5 years of misery with a Tory government
Potential destruction of the Union following an EU exit
The settling in of David Cameron for five years
Government in the interests of the wealthy few.
Wanted to contribute to the total of green votes nationally
I voted strategically.. Andrew Jones was way ahead and I did not want the Lib Dem candidate to take second place.. We all voted UKIP to displace the Lib Dems, Sadly it did not work, although their vote share was halved in this constituency.
environment and disconnection from nature
Europe. I voted on HMS Blake to join a common Market not a Euro state. The sooner we get out of it the better
I changed my mind last minute when UKIP mps started silly talking
the conservatives getting a majority which will lead to ruin
impending doom from tory scum who won following a smear compaign, to divide and rule
tactical voting to try to get the tories out
felt labour had nothing to offer, no way voting tory
the fact that a bunch of economic incompetents are in power again
threat from SNP in relation to increased powers and another referendum
Reducing the deficit that the previous Labour Government left us in
The corruption and practised by the Tory government.and their disregard for those who are not part of their class. Many people will suffer and even die as a result of their cruel even brutal policies.
The candidate is the sitting MP and is very good
TUSC and Cannabis is Safer than Alcohol (CISTA)
Immigrants promoting their own cultures while destroying ours
widening gap between the have and have-nots
It was important to state my view even though it made no difference to the result.
how to cope with 5 more years of a bl...dy tory government
Tories having a majority for the next 5 years
Poorest in society being penalised by government cuts
Labour on the whole scratches where I itch. It was a pity that their leader failed to convince the general public
To focus the attention of the Conservative Party on important issues that they weren't fully addressing.
Coping with a Conservative majority government
I thought it was the only party in touch with real people
The only party prepared to sort out the economy.
Bloody conservatives in for a second term
felt they would give us the best government at the time even though there were a few issues I felt still not being addressed in the country's best interest.
the consequences of the elected government
the party pulled the country around after labour brought it to its knees
Stability, continuity, strengthen the economy
I knew SNP would prevail, from talking to others, but still believe in the Libdems principles. We had only a paper candidate, but I felt it important to show my principles.
I voted best candidates more than one party
Excessive development and countryside destruction
Law and order, especerly now that the village is vertually a no go area after dark.
Wanted to give them a chance, just new blood to try and sort out the crime and anti social behaviour
another five years of English backed Tory Government
The danger of the SNP breaking up the UK
Annoyance with Conservatives over gay 'marriage'.
the future of britain under a majority conservative government
democratic deficit and unfairness of electoral voting system
aToo many immigrants with health problems allowed in. They should have health certification or no entry.
unemployment especially for young people
the conservative party just winning the election
Whichever one is in power, as long as they understand the issue.
we all complain about labour annd conservatives and the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result, therefore I done something different with my vote. Also I dont like Europe in respects to how we do wha
Economy going into a secular cyclical downturn.
I wanted to register my vote against the prevailing attitude of mindless support for the SNP.
small c conservative but I currently vote for all sorts of parties -for candidates rather than parties and different ones at different elections
i did not really like any of theothers.It was alast minute decision.The least worst choice
usually vote Cons but so fed up of Cameron and Labour were so weak in campaign that they were ruled out. Lib Dems cannot be trusted so that only really left independent. Whilst I agree with some of UKIP views I didn't know enough about cand
The gradual destruction of the NHS by tendering services to private companies
The government's insane determination to start "fracking" in UK despite the problems it has caused in USA , Australia and elsewhere!
At some point we have to stand up for the environment, not just pay it lip-service!
Ensuring that electric power supply remains adequate
I wanted to take advantage of any possible split in the Tory vote caused by UKIP to maximise the chances of unseating the Tory incumbent.
they would be best at controlling immigration
The dire prospect of five more years of a divisive Tory government
SNP's success in Scotland. It threatens the union
My MP had promised to help me personally
the fact the tories are in power to another 5 years
a string of referendums and a constitutional nightmare
ending food banks, even for working families
I didn't want to vote for any other party particularly
The fact that we're under a Tory government again
this party will deal with the current most important issues to me the most effectively even though it is not my preferred party
Paul Farrelly has been MP for many years and is always helpful.
dislike conservative policies toward ordiary working class people
I couldn't bring myself to vote for the only other viable option
A stable government with a public mandate
I'm a Green Party member, but often vote Labour
Knew Lammy was safe, want a bigger voice for the Left, don't agree with all GP policy but think they are v important to shifting the political centre ground away from the tories and UKIP
I loathed the Tory candidate and no other party sstood a better chance of defeating him.
Economy, people having money to spend would improve growth
The awful Tory nutters ruining the country
nhs and prioritising the rich over the poor to clear deficit
lifetime labour voter and i did not want the conservatives to win because they prioritise the rich above the poor and too many people including children are suffering in poverty in britain in these times
I don't like the morals of the Conservative candidate and the NHS needs someone looking out for it.
no chance winning. but very few candidates.
the lack of compassion from the conservative government
Prevent SNP being involved in any government
The fact that the Conservatives got an overall majority, God help the poor
didn't like the candidate for my preferred party
Too much immigration putting a strain on housing, NHS and schools as well as crime
Didn't vote for UKIP as intended as worried it would let in Labour and SNP
Completely dissillusioned with all parties
I didn't want the tories in for another 5 years
Other parties all ruled out by unacceptable parties - not that LibDems very good
A coalition would be best placed to handle the economy
Victimisation of the disabled, elderly and vulnerable. We are not to blame for the state of the UK economy
Protest vote, not happy with what Conservatives are doing to NHS.
It was the party that stood for my issues
The number of food banks and amount of poverty
The North-South Divide (a.k.a. Tory-type rich and normal folk)
i do not trust any of the parties and feel they do not represent my views
Ensuring a fairer society than the one developed by the last government
Dealing effectively with the threat to the unity of UK posed by the SNP
Continuing as a full and active member of the European Union
No UKIP candidate so left ballot paper clear in box
Cuts and the ideological dismantling of the welfaer state and NHS
Privatisation of the National Health Service
I have no party allegiance I believe they are all corrupt and in it for themselves
only party I could see that is opposed to TTIP
Normally vote Lib Dem, but vowed to punish them for coalescing with the Torieslast time
balance of payments deficit (more money leaving the country than coming in)
Media and politicians giving the impression that there are simple solutions to problems of the country (eg immigrants, benefit seekers, etc). Times are tough, that's enough said!!
interference vote for Liberal Democrats (household is Conservative)
Unchecked/uncontrolled immigration numbers and benefits Britain.
constituency is Liberal. Democrat we are Conservative
I don't think it is the best party, but I support their core principles.
I have left wing views but don't see myself as belonging to a particular party
the fact that we have just elected another government that plans to cut services and bully the vulnerable
Greater disparity between the wealthy and poor
none of the other parties had policies which I agreed with
Everything now that the conservatives are in complete power
An inability to actually deal with issues rather than just talking about them
Whilst I fundamentally disagree with the Labour party, our local MP has done incredible work over the years and really works hard for the constituency. So the vote was for her, not for her party.
the scottish mps that have been elected to westminster
the poor and disabled people who will now be more vulnerable
ideological austerity and cuts to welfare and social services
Hopefully it will make the other parties wake up to what people want
Effect of immigration on public services
to stop labour winning and joining with the snp
acceptance tat the conservatives won the election by their opponents
Best manifesto and a truthful genuine leader
inequality and its dampening effect on the economy
felt it was the best of a bad bunch of options - not as bad as any of the other parties
The effects that uncontrolled immigration has on local services and housing
social justice and the gap between rich and poor
The reality of 5 years of the Tories in power
Provision of national health services, free at point of use for everyone in need.
It had he policies that most reflected me
Labour Candidate in my area is very good and is for the people. He should be the leader of Labour
didnt want to vote tory and no one else had a chance
Conservative Government and their 12bn cuts to the welfare
Its policies matched what I thought was important
welfare and benefits going to non contributer
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
I believe in the ideals represented by Labour
Even though I have an opinion, I am not allowed a vote.
i dont vote conservative but thought this party could handle the economy/health service better than labour
how the conservative government will govern
Difference between the 'have'' and 'Have Nots'
Privatisation of NHS and public services
The marginalisation of and exclusion (particularly in the media) of Christians in our country, mixed with lies against the Christian Faith.
They were just an unsatisfactory group and I didn't want to vote for David Cameron, Edd Milliband, or Nicola Sturgeon.
How great and on what the government makes cuts
could not see MIlliband as PM. dislike Cameron. so as use my vote I voted the way I did
standard of living for ordinary working families
Ed Milliband got it wrong, insisting he would not work with the SNP - so as a Labour voter I decided to change and vote SNP as they are more left than Labour!
Voted on the choice of party who had always looked after the constituency
The election of a majority Tory government
The extreme austerity measures which are totaly unfair
labour hada very safe seat here andi usually vote labour but wanted to support a smaller party to show appreciation for them being passionate about what they believe
Welfare of people/families with low or no incomes
The Common Market issue, I think we are paying far too much money to Brussels.
I thought they said what most of us were thinking.
I am a memer of the Liberal Democrats and wished to show party loyalty
I saw my local candidate in a film and saw she fought for what was right in her community
preserving public services especially at local level
The wrecking of social care under the Tories.
I could not vote for major parties because they introduced gay marriage
Cuts and people needing food banks as a result.
Best of a bad bunch and certainly better than the tories
I thought it was time the Politicians got a wake-up call, they are so far removed from the electorate
inequality of treatmeant/regard by the government
read their manifesto and they were closest to my views
Setting up the new government to allow them to carry on where they left off.
tactical t remove Danny Alexander who is a twat
getting a good goverment to get us out of the shit!
Privatisation of NHS, Defence and all other services
I thought the LibDems had behaved creditably in office and would be a good counterweight to the excesses of either the Tories or Labour
The growing difference between the haves and have nots
the labour and conservative parties needed a shake up
immigration IS affecting those at the bottom trying to get jobs which are low paid
the austerity agenda of the conservative govt
Building a sustainable low carbon economy
£60million a day to be in EEC, £12m in benefits!!!
that we have got the bloody tories in a majority back in power...
People claiming benefits who should not do
fear caused by potential loss of benefits
On looking at manifestos it was the one I most agreed with. iI would never vote Tory, but I live in a safe Tory seat so my vote has no real value.
Dislike many of the Conservative policies
I thought it would give Scotlands people the best chance of influencing the Westminster government
Other parties not giving enough information as to manifesto
I voted for the party that I believed would do the least damage
I usually vote Labour but this time was more in hope of keeping the Conservatives out
Another 5 years of David Cameron and a Conservative Government
The economy and personal / home finances
UKIP were more aligned to my views and I have no interest in any of the mainstream parties. Wanted to register my protest against them, even although I knew UKIP could not win in my constituency.
The SNP were going to win but I recently joined the Green Party because all the other parties have policies based on looking backwards not forwards
The continuation of a Conservative Government
Overcrowding due to uncontrolled immigration
The break up of the U.K. and European referendum
only party to commit to changing animal welfare issues
to keep labour from winning this seat from PC
you could vote for 3 people i voted labour /ukip
would vote conservative but if a sheep stood for Labour around here they would vote for it
immigration - too much so we are losing our culture
people getting too many benefits without working
tactical voting to try and keep the SNP out
I voted for the person who has done a good job as my MP
The level of financial wasteage in the benefits system and other public services
that the conservatives one the election and what they have planned with welfare
Overspending on unnecessary nuclear weaponry
the political division between scotland and the rest of the uk following the election
Protest vote against David Cameron's liberal type of conservatism
I did not feel represented by any of the other candidates
left of Labour ; more progressive like SNP
growing inequalities of condition and opportunity
Labour 100% guaranteed seat in my area so voted for the only other party I believe in.
I think all the main parties are in it for themselves
The new conservative government winning election
the apparent move towards right wing politics - becoming a more selfish, less compassionate nation
Increasing poverty resultingin the use of food banks.
I voted for the person not the party as they had been a good local MP
Combination of part preference and best candidate
Already a secure labour seat, I just wanted to show a % of the country still support the Lib Dems
I swapped my Labour vote with a Green Party supporter in a Labour/Tory marginal.
Thought there would be a coalition & liberals would be the best second party
secondary school education system is very poor
The national debt not being tackled an in fact being increased each month because the government have failed to tackle the deficit
The way we treat the poor elderly and disabled
I chose the "least worst" option available out of a bad bunch
None now that we have a Conservative Government
I voted Conservative because they had already started putting the country right and deserved to have another term without the hindrance of the Lib Dems
The Conservative Party winning the election
The only person of those I considered who actually lived here
the vugnrable. (disabled/mental health,families/elderly who are poor).
Feeding Lion of Scotland with Scottish Pensioners
Anybody not tied to a tribal party system.
Mass uncontrolled immigration and illegal migration
I liked what I read on the candidate's leaflet
Immigration from Islamic countries with the likelihood of the rejection of British values and possibility of terrorism in the future
Protest vote (did not select any candidate)
The only party able to deal with the economy
Economic pressure on young people in particular
Our local candidate is excellent and really works hard for us.
It was a protest vote to night green and environmental issues
It was the only party which represented Scotland
wanted a cahnge from the candifate that'been ther for years
I voted based on local issues as the previous/current MP wasn't great but he appealed more the to rich demographic of the borough.
Their candidate is really active and supportive of her community unlike any others or incumbent MP
Establishing the UK's position within the EU
there are too many people living on this small island
I thought they had the best chance of getting the conservative government out
I thought they offered the middle ground in what was expected to be a close result
The political consequences of the General Election.
That we become a single party state like Scotland
The potential threat to democracy from the SNP
The Conservaties are back in Government....
Co-operation of the Conservatives with the SNP
Cuts to our public services especially the NHS
Three differnt parties - Con/ Lab/ Lib Dem
I wanted to minimise the influence of the SNP.
Disaster another Tory Government only worse this time. They have a majority
Cuts in public services and welfar support
the amount of immigrants we are taking in
The effects of a new Tory government, i.e more austerity
Tactical vote to try to prevent the SNP winning the seat
snp are the best to speak out for my best interests
I voted for them in the last General Election
I didn't want a government where the SNP leader was jerking the strings of the Labour leader.
the other parties needed shaking and good clear outs
The threat to public service from Cameron's government.
Always vote labour buy did not like this candidate
I used to be Labour, could never be Conservative but at the previous election voted Lib/Dems but felt sold out when they went into coalition with the Conservatives. So to be honest i am not sure that I am affiliated to a party now
I felt that the mainstream parties were all so similar and to be honest I just did not trust any of them with regards to the promises they made and I now wait to hear the rhetoric and the blame and excuses when they do not deliver on some o
I voted tactically to hopefully keep out the SNP
An independent whose ideals and aims are the same as my own
not prepared to say it is a secret ballot
a new Conservative government pledged to cut public spending
how we move forward following the election
our canderdate works well for us in our area.
austerity hitting the poor/working poor/supporting businesses harder and the rich being allowed to get away with all sorts
Another five years of a corrupt government!
It's the Party closest to my beliefs and aspirations
snp but i live in england so vote labour
i thought it was the best party in my constituency
conservative candidate had responded to an email i had sent to him re.nature
The continued existence of the United Kingdom
Labour were 'guaranteed' to win in my constituency. I hoped my vote for Green would express my concerns for fairness and the environment.
because I thought they did an excellent job in the coalition by taking the mean edge from the Tories policies.
we had the choice of voting for a number of candidates and consequently i voted fror the Cons, Lib dems and Independents
Adressing the political rift between Scotland and England
Tactical voting to ensure I wasn't represented by UKIP
She was ibe of two women candidates and I would NOT vote labour
The determination of Tories to privatise the NHS
I believe in a society who cares for its old, young, vulnerable, people who are suffering mental health issues, drug/alchole addiction. I believe in a fairer society where everyone should be equal and the wealth is shared fairly. I believe
the next five years if a conservative government.
the divide between the rich and the poor
local mp does good work for the area I live in
Was going to vote Labour but Mr. Milliband attitude towards Plaid made me change to that party. Chis Bryant is usless anyway.
scarred stiff of what the torrys are going to cut
How a majority Conservative government performs
Economy since this underpins everything else.
Paying off the country's debt by developing the economy
One Independent, the other a Christian party
Newly elected governments referendum on EU membership
Expected maltreatment of the poor from the new Conservative Government
The damage to the social fabric that the new Tory government will cause
Housing and job prospects for young people
I thought it was the best party to represent me
the conservative candidate would have won regardless of his/her atributes. I wanted to vote for a person not a puppet of a political party
immigration and it's impact on housing, jobs, education and nhs
They said what they believe in even if it was not popular
Mental Health (Clearly, today's results show everyone has gone insane)
The evil conservative govt. getting in again
protest vote against labour as they would get elected anyway
The likely demise of the NHS under the new government
The consequence of a majority Conservative government
The labour party candidate was disowned because of fraud
I wanted to make a protest vote as I knew I live in a safe Conservative constituency
The change of government and what happens next
Didn't want to vote Labour and did not want to vote for the local conservative candidate,
IMMIGRATION....possible ISIS sneaking into country.
The Rise of Islamic State and Russian Expansionist Foreign Policy
normally vote liberal but because they went in with conservatives voted labour
the original labour party of the working classes
The only party that was close to my views due to the failure of the Labour Party in Scotland
Can the country afford all our commitments to our citizens
Working families struggling to pay for childcare
Population growth and it's affect on services
Only party whi had the guts to comment about immigration
i did an interner quiz where you choose the party from thier policies
Retaining Scotland in the United Kingdom
I don't like the Conservative candidate in my constituency
The unfair burden of austerity on the ordinary working and unemployed members of society while those responsible get richer
I think the Green Party have the policies Iagree with
Homosexuality and legalised homosexual marriage
cuts in public spending esp welfare without carefulcost benefit scrutiny
Austerity policies of current government
I wanted to ensure Tories did not win here
sending money abroad for no reason i.e china india
not allowing nicola sturgen to rule britain
I agreed with more of their policies than the other parties.
Immigration - still too many coming in - criminals not going back to their countries
A horrible mean-spirited tory govt how will go on cutting, for the most vulnerable people in our country, this is going to be as horrible as the 1980s
None yet, but we'll see what will happen in the near future when the tories start to prove what bastards they are
What this govenment are going to do about pensions?
Convincing the Scottish people that the SNP is not the answer to what they want
IMPOSSIBLE This is why your surveys go wrong. Too many people have a number of key issues which are often interrelated. So benefits control for immigrants is 2 topics and the balancing of books and the opportunity for business to take on ap
Preserving the NHS as its founders intended it to be
Keeping the United Kingdom intact and stemming the tide of nationalism
Worryingly, the news the Conservatives have just won the election.
the Conservatives hold all the power and
I would have preferred the coalition with the liberals to have continued but thought conservative had better chance of winning
lack of job creating investment in Scotland
Sorting the economic situation in a fair way to all
Future of the welfare state including NHS
The current MP is helping me with a NHS problem
The division highlighted by voting preferences in Scotland and England
stopping the Tories from dismantle the NHS and the poor
Thy have got us out of a mess that labour got us into
Protest vote; I wanted - and knew that - the Conservative candidate would win in my consitutency. But I wanted to register the strength of my feeling about immigration and Europe.
Nigel Farage is the only honest leader, but I live in a safe Tory seat.
To some degree I wanted tovote for someone different but It was also a rash decision
It was the only party that represented my views on Europe
cuts 12 billions worth from the poorest people
that mps stop all the scare mongering and get on with running this country in a fair and honest
This government taking us back to the Victorian times
Undiluted conservative government and its potental disatrous effect on public services and the less well off
At the moment there is no other party that can maintain economic growth.
how the changes of the future effect the disabled
seemed only possible chance of govt other than Tory
Loss of christian values fand faith in UK
that Mr Cameron honours his manifesto pledges
UK public vote to change the voting system
devolved government and nationalism of the home nations
Because Greg Mulholland has been an outstanding constituency MP although I do not agree with his party's policies
To register disapproval of EU membership.
voted because we have agood mp who works for the local area
The threat of the UK leaving the EU and Scotland leaving the UK
The consertives getting back in , another 5 years we re all doomed, so frightened
I don't really like any of the parties. but Conservatives were the best of a bad job
I felt labour would protect the interests of the people of Britain
Paedophiles amongst the Wastemonster elite
I voted for candidates from more than one party
The UK Independence Party understand the 'big picture' of events that affect us all and take the long view of where we should be going. Certainly Nigel Farage is a capable speaker who does not talk in riddles. He is too accurate at this tim
The cuts should stop for a while until economy goes up more
The labour candidate has been good for our area regardless of her political views
custodial sentences for non violent first offences
My local MP is tireless and really cares about this area
End of all support for the disadvantaged in favour of the rich
How Westminsterisgoing to handle the dynamics of the new party set up
I Thought it was & is the party best suited to my beleifs
Economy - tax dodging - affects all our valuable services
Building on the good work initiated by the Coalition
Austerity and it's effect on public services and people in general.
To stop SNP trying to get another referendum
People to be treated fairly in all terms including financial
the only party able to bring britain back to greatness
last minute panic concerned about coalitions
even though the Tories always win in my area I can no longer vote for them with a clear conscience
future of the United Kingdom as a united Kingdom
Finding a means by which the people can reclaim the wealth stolen from them by the capitalist class
wanted cons to win. But wanted to worry the tories. So a protest vote really.
I like their firm approach to immigration
Overpopulation and the strains it outs on our infrastructure and economy
Save Withybush save lives independent party
cutting disablility support and benefits
the austerity cuts that the tories will impose
The growing divide between rich and poor
The EU taking away our sovereignty dictating to us.
I thought that Party had the best credibility
Didn't want to risk Labour getting in by voting Lib Deb again
what the coservatives are going to do in govt
the conservatives in power on such a small percentage
First past post in an election,should be proportional representation
It was the party that best matched my views. Labour are no longer left wing and liberal democrats have let themselves down and stood no chance of winning.
i am totally committed to a greener life-style
Wanted another party a chance to see how they would fare running thecountry
All parties in fighting instead of standing together for the good of the country that includes local councils.They are like spoiled children who can't get there own way so they kick out at each other.
it was the only party that had policies as I wanted
best party for the interests of scotland
I feel it would be good to let this party continue its job it set out to do 5 years ago the country is starting to get a little better but does have a long way to go
financial promlems followed by immigration
Do not trust the Labour party with anything to do with balancing the books
we needed anything but a tory government
All parties have to consider how the constitution should be changed
The risks associated with The SNP having some have control in Scotland
The Conservative government's assault on society
finding a way for diverse political parties to work together constructively
I believe in their ideology, even if some of their policies may not be practical to implement
immigration and other costs supporting other countries before our own people
The unknown austerity measures and are there any infrastructure proposals
The larger parties at Westminster don't seem to know much about where I live, the vicious rhetoric heard during the election campaign describes a Scotland I've never seen and I'm originally from England, so I thought it was time to give my
I thought it had the best policies and I like Ed Miliband
I wanted Scotland to have a voice at Westminster
it was the only party with a chance of beating the labour candidate that is not good enough for the job
i would like to see ukip gain more seats but did not want a labour government as I feel the Tories should be allowed to have time to finish what they have started. I knew I lived in a safe Tory seat so voted to show that ukip had some good
I couldn't decide between the parties and decided to stick with what he had
The country is ran by a greedy government that appear to be more interested in making themselevs richer than sorting out our country.
need another term in office to put right a lot of mistakes made by Labour
None of them as none them know how to run the country people of this country don't matter to politicians
Politicians speaking whole load of rubbish, stop foreign aid and contributions to EEC then this country will be fine
None as unless we stop sending money out this country the will never be resolved as far as the economy is concerned and the borrowing will get higher and higher
Scotland getting a fair deal from Westminster (Devo-Max/ Home Rule/Full Fiscal Autonomy -whatever label you want to use)
needed to ensure labour did not get into 10 Downing Street
The nasty Tory party and in particular IDS
The MP who was standing she is 77 and we need a new face not the same old same old
Lack of control over who enters the country
Planned to increase the National Minimum Wage to £8.00 per hour
Emphasis of care and quality, not only money!!
How can Scotland move towards independence.
its policies matched what I was thinking and what I believe the Country needed
the government getting throughas much as possible in the first 100 days.
Another 5 years of austerity with a Tory government
The risk to the poor, NHS and Welfare state from the Tories
because david cameron annoyed me with something he said on tv
improved balance of payments by increasing exporting
I think they have a moral stance which others do not and they saved the day 5 years ago. They did not deserve the outcome
I knew Labour would get a majority and wanted to support an underdog, plus I always tend to vote Lib Dem as they reflect my political values best, even if there's no chance of the getting in power
the stability of the NHS particularly not selling it off
thought would be a coalition government and the liberals would then have an influence
The dismantling of the welfare state and the NHS
the end of the current way of governing uk that ignores the contribuitions of the "fringe" populations
No other party seems to relise the full extent of the threat of extremists coming into this country with boat refugees from Africa.
Independence for Scotland. I would hate to see the end of the Union. All this S.N.P do is seem to cause an awful lot of hatred and ill feeling between people.
Electricity generation using wind turbines
The transfer of powers as noted in the Smith Commission to Scotland
I didn't want Ed Miliband as Prime Minister
Strategy for another coalition government.
Growing gap between the richest and poorest
Didn't like Ed Miliband,, and didn't think he would be an effective PM
too many people and not enough services or housing for them
This party consistently best represents my values
Seem the most honest party not afraid to say what they think
It was the candidate who lived closest to where I live - i voted purely on that basis due to complete disillusionment with all parties
Future cuts by the conservative government
Protest vote against removal of Luftur Rahman as mayor of Tower Hamlets
affordable housing for first time buyers
how poor and disabled people will survive under this govt
Thought it was the least bad of a terrible bunch but decided I must vote because of the suffragettes
I voted for the person I thought best for the job NOT the party
The only party that has promised a referendum on eu
Wanted to vote for an anti-Trident candidate and couldn't bring myself to vote Green
Government cuts to disabled people who need it to live with out the government making it worse
no one party was any good so as a protest I voted green
The only way of removing the Conservatives
That candidate has worked hard for this area
how to get rid of the smarmy bastards! Why we're NOT all in it togetehr
there was no ppint voting. I live in a seat where the winning candidate had 60+%...so I followed my heart
It was a tactical vote but we have a good MP
Problems because we have a Conservative Government
People taking responsibility for their actions
Preferred another party & also cited to try and stop the SNP from getting the constituency
the economy, unemployment and the budget deficit
Dealing with a Conservative government for the next 5 years!
There was no Green candidate in my constituency
I voted for the person who had best links with area and motive for standing as a candidate
in a safe Labour seat my vote wouldn't change anything but more votes for Greens might encourage people to see past the old situation of two or three main parties.
Liked one of the candidates talking on tv
Imagration and all refugees coming from North Africa
They are concerned about Wales and are the best party to deal with the many issues here
ILLEGITIMACY OF NEW UK GOVERNMENT IN sCOTLAND
To get the Labour Party candidate in Parliament
The effect of conservative policies on the working man and woman.
What the Tories are actually going to do to the country
only party prepared to tackle immigration
Fancied a change fed up with the main parties
outcome for this constituency was clear so i voted with my conscience as it wouldn't affect the outcome
to maintain teh progress with teh economy
I had recently moved from Wales so could not vote Plaid Cymru.
no choice as Scotland never get the person in government that they choose as too small a country
The fact we have a Conservative government
I thought it was the best party in this particular election
The old, Rich versus Poor conflict which this government will do nothing to solve.
imminent environmental disaster occasioned by conservative recklessness
i wanted someone differnt to have a chance
You vote for 2 candidates in local - you don't give this option!
I voted to keep a party out rather than the party I wanted
they were one of two who bothered to put any details through my letterbox
Prospect of an extreme tory government for 5 years plus
Our local MP has worked well for our area.
Reconciling the Scottish vote with the rest of the UK
European legislation which is in conflict with our national interest
The fact that a Tory government has got a majority!
Knew it wouldn't matter as Tory always win in constituency but wanted to reduce their majority
Because the Tories have decimated our country over the last 5 years and now with a majority they are going to kick up their campaign of hate even more so and ruin us all.
widening economic gap in population as whole
Maintaining the improvement in the economy
I thought there would be a hung parliament
five more years of misery and slow death by privatisation of the NHS
this country needs a shake up and a new and fresh party is a step forward
they govern Scotland from Scotland and not Westminster
THE THREAT OF SCOTTISH MPS TO UK PARLIAMENT
Population of the country and increased strain on essential services
Conservatives were sure to win the constituency (of which nationally I am very supportive of) however locally, I wanted to make a point that the general public are lsitening to aspects of the UKIP manifesto
not being able to get rid of the labour party for good
Good ideas on immigration and electoral reform
illegal immigration and 3rd world immigration
As this constituency is a safe Tory seat I gave the LibDems a sympathy vote. They needed it.
the eradication of the fiat currency and debt
they want to get rid of trident and re-nationalise all services
Tory win was guaranteed and I chose Lib Dem on knowledge if the candidate
banks creating money out of thin air, and charging us intrest,
i liked the policies put forward by this party.
people who should be working and are on benefits
Getting the Tories out at the next General Election
how to get us out of the mess that the previous government created but make sure the most vulnerable people are protected
To emphasize to Westminster that 2 party politics is no longer viable
The extent to which the new government cuts social care and impoverishes the less wealthy
EU/migrants and aslyum seekers from africa
Labour and Green, there were 2 seats available
The prospect of another fucking Tory government for 5 years
tactical - attempt to oust Tory shitstain MP
TUSC, Anti-Corruption Red Flag, Independent
Put of Labour by its insistence by its attitude to not entering into a coalition with SNP/Plaid
knew SNO would do well enough not to need my vote
Welfare cuts targeting the most vulnerable
best policies and I wanted to make a point about the voting system needing to be changed
like what they say about the environment and Trident
That'd we've ended up with a conservative government
Usually vote Tory. I changed my mind at the last minute to try reduce snp vote in my area
To try and stop the SNP from winning the seat.
5 years of tory damage to public services
Ordinary people suffering, rich people doing exceptionally well
national debt and the prospect of rising interest rates before it is reduced
The fact that there is a Tory government!
The future of a left wing Scotland in a right wing Britain
the only party to really guarentee a referendum on our EU membership
I wanted to make a point in a very safe seat
To make sure Cameron got in so the SNP with Labour didn't.
I couldnt make mind up so picked what i felt was a safe option
the lack of a sensible constitutional settlement
Ending the damaging austerity measures favoured by the lunatics at Wetsminster
I thought the UK would be more united and fair
I knew that the cons woul win but wanted to register a protest
I felt a conservative lead coalition would be best for the country
recognised they had no chance of winning but wanted to indicate a measure of core support in advance of 2016 Holyrood election
Speed of cuts to be imposed by the new government
EU referendum becauses of tory government
The fact that a Tory Govt. has been elected with all the implications of cuts in welfare, NHS, fox-hunting reintroduced etc. etc. Terrifyiing.
I thought they should be given time to continue with their economic recovery programme
how on earth we are going to get rid of the tories before we have another thatcher scenario
The Tory government destroying social cohesion in the country
Trying to reform Europe and staying in it.
Benefits Cuts and resulting impoverishment/social division
I was voting against another party rather than for Conservative
I always vote for another party, but disagree with a number of their implementations over the last 5 years, feeling that their policies disagreed with the parties historic vision and objectives
I wanted UKIP to become the 3rd major party in the UK
Austerity measures, that are not necessary
David Cameron was the best person to lead us
Proposed EU referendum: leaving the EU would be catastrophic
Divided countries within government and UK
No Green Candidate in constituency, conservative is a homophobe so wouldn't vote for him
I was voting tactically, but it didn't work
Their policies stood out as being for the working men and women of this country.
Undertook Telegraph questionnaire and found that Plaid Cymru were the party best placed to represent my views
I hold strongly right-wing views, and tend to vote UKIP at general and European elections, but my reservations about the party are too strong for me to regard myself as a supporter without significant qualification.
My estimation of UKIP as a party is very low, but voting for it sends a signal about issues which concern me - immigration, the EU, civil liberties.
Wanted to make sure Scotland had a strong voice in Westminster
Austeriy continuing to affect working class households
Continued misrepresenation of SNP vote in Scotland as tacet approval of another Scottish Independence referendum.
another General Election to oust the Tory Government and replace with a Labour Goverment
It became apparent to me that our Govt badly needs a party to keep UK well balanced.
I wanted to register a protest against the anti-Miliband coverage in the press, in particular, the monstering by Murdoch, Dacre and others.
They were the least worst option, but no chance of winning in our constituency
the only party that would deal with our deficit and the economy without messing up
Deep and unnecessary cuts to public services and welfare
the bad effects of a Tory majority government
Staying as the UK biz NO Independence for Scotland
Having a very right wing conservative Government.
I spoilt my ballot paper because there were only two options and I disagree with both
It had the only manifesto that I agreed with.
It is the only party that represents my view on the EU
Increasing gap between the richest and the rest of us
Majority conservative government free to impose ideologically motivated public spending cuts with tax cuts to high earners reducing government income.
to provide strong opposition to inevitable tory majority
Lack of compassion from 'those in power'
Make NHS and other public services efficient, effective and business like so they use their money efficiently and effective
lack of affordable housing for young people
the Conservative candidate didn't live locally
we had to let them finish what they had started
Convincing the Scots that they are better in the UK than independent
I would normally vote Conservative but I wanted UKIP to get a few seats.
I would look at the individual candidates
Having the Tories in government for another 5 years
I like bits from each party but UKIP seemed to fresher
I was looking for a change, other parties stated the same old policies which they never keep too.
Improving disposable incomes while maintaining deficit reduction.
How can you vote for people who are ruining our way of life!!?
I wanted to support someone trying to make a change
It was the party whose policies I most agree with
wanted a counter balance to Tory austerity
youth unemployment and zero hours contracts
Devolution of powers to the Scottish Goverment
Policies closest to the SNP (and Nicola Sturgeon said she would vote Green if she lived in England)
Have a hope for socialism being achieved in my. Lifetime
Several candidates; Green, Independent, Lib Dem
Other political parties in Scotland are in a state of disarray
The true cost of living for ordinary people
the new government that's been stupidly voted in
i believed they had better ways to assist EVERYONE in the country as opposed to just keep the rich getting richer
they were the only party that ticked most of the boxes for me.
The fate of the poor, disabled and disaffected
The gap between rich and poor which under this Government will probably grow
Thought they would not cut disability payments
want to encourage other parties actually likely to win to take environmental issues more seriously
A dangerous referendum on leaving Europe- stay in Europe we must!
SNP had the best manifesto, we need to create work which will in itself create income with which we can use to cut the deficit and not starve the poor just so the chancellor can balance his books in his time.
The economy, stopping wholesale corporation tax evasion
I didn't want to vote for any other party
the rich getting richer, the poor paying for it
The environment, especially not using fossil fuels or fracking
I liked the coalition, I thought they worked well together
the mp has always fought well for this part of the country
EU membership's control over our lives (uncontrolled immigration, laws etc)
Illegal and uncontrolled immigration/bogus asylum seekers
I voted to stop Nationalism from gaining hold in the UK as Nationalism always leads to hatred of others who the Nationalists say do not belong.
I wanted to remove the Conservatives from power
Spoiled the ballot paper - choice was either Conservative or UKIP.
the first pass the post electoral system
to continue to get lishthis country back on its feet, which labour would not accom
as a protest vote against the way Labour ran
I voted for the candidate I thought had the best chance of keeping the SNP out of my constituency
concern for those in poorer circumstances or even on the street who have no representation
the state of the union of the four countries
lack of proper, e.g. not forced self employment or zero hour contract jobs
health service being sold off to private companies
They deserve the chance to finish what they started
feelings of being included in the economic life of the country by all
The damage about to be done to people by the conservatives
Billions of pounds of welfare cuts to come.
No - None but this time prefer Labour for FAIRNESS
The prospect of another 5 years of Tory government
I preferred another party but there was no MP running for them in my constituency
Apathy. Most ordionary people fell our political & financial system does not serve them.
I thought they would balance a coalition
five more years of a Tory government who will cut services to nothing
more people trying to get into the country
They are all useless so middle of the road
labour safe seat so atactical vote to get the lazy sod looking after his people
We had a long standing, very good constituency MP
Immigration from Africa and Islamic countries
It is the only party that wants to sort out immigration
A bit of them all. but none of they really stand up for what i want for the furtur. All have parts of my interest.
houseing in the green belt areas. What about building in Brown sites first. What about empty houses that are not being occupied and haven't been for years. Why are they not purchased by the Govt an d or Council to rehome or re house people
I would have voted the Christian Party [but no candidate in my area] so I voted UKip lesser evil
The rich are getting richer at the expense of the poor who are getting poorer. A sad state of affairs in 21 century UK
Requires all mainstream parties to act responsibly
The fact that we now have solely the Tories in charge
the saving of the Union and the Scottish Question
Reductions in benefits and welfare killing people
Best party to deal with our economic issues
it wasn't a mainstream party; my vote makes no difference round here so it makes you a bit more adventurous!
Combination of safe seat and fairly good candidate
Welfare - i.e. ensuring that everyone has sufficient food and shelter.
I didn't think I really cared which of the Lib Dem or Labour candidates won, and couldn't decide between them, but since they wouldn't need my vote to beat the tories I figured I'd try and increase the Green's national vote share.
the tory government and peoples stupidity for electing them
Minimum wage to be increased to a realistic level.
didn't want to be seen to support any parties
NO OTHER PARTY FOR 5 YEARS NOW THEY CAN DO AS THEY LIKE TO THE POOR AND DISABLED NOW WITH NO LIB DEMS TO GET THERE OAR IN
Effects of anti austerity cuts on the most vulnerable.
Risk of Scotland leaving the Unted Kingdom
immigration and dilution of national identity
Conservative government confirming it's cabinet
I thought they would handle everything better.... other than the NHS
NEGLECT of sick and disabled by austerity cuts
turning the business mindset to positive
Immigrants from Eastern European countries
Immigration (population increase of 1 million every 3 years)
The fact that we have a Tory majority government. It has sounded the death knell for this country.
The conservatives deserved to be reelected based on their five year record on the economy
While I prefer Nick Clegg as an MP for my constituency, I wanted Labour to get into government
Conservatives with no coalition to moderate it
benefits that are paid out to scroungers, sorry !!!
I always vote this way and did not expect such huge SNP support so thought this was the best way of keeping the conservatives out of government
They were the best alternative to the incumbent.
The proposal to get rid of the Human Rights Act in the UK
right-wing policy of Westminster tory government
The growing gap between the richest and poorest
England votes tory and imposes it on rest of UK
I only listen to the parties policies and vote accordingly I dont have a particular party
finding out what the new government will be doing
I liked their policies they were claiming they would do
The need to make a clear argument to stay in Europe
The poverty resulting from the government's austerity policies
Disappointed with Lib Dems. Did not want a Labour SNP Coalition
I hoped to try to influence whatever government got in to go easier on austerity
Think it was the best party to deal with immigration
Negative impact of a conservative majority at the general election
what good will the conservative government do for this country
because I didn't want eityer of the 2 main parties
Economy plus the gap between Rich and Poor
very low interest ratefor older people who has worked all there life and has saved for there old age
Leaving the EU, followed by the break-up of the Union as the Scottish demand another independence referendum.
Where we stand after Tories got back into power
I didnt know who to vote for and a survey I filled out said I agrred more with their policiea
How to counter the politics of fear promulgated by the Tories
The Whacking Great Tory Government that ENGLAND just elected, which is going to destroy the country!
I felt I couldn't vote for other parties
I voted snap because of the broken promises made following the Scottish referendum
The billions spent on illegal, immoral foreign wars - invading countries which have never threatened us
Various. I vote for the person, not the party
getting on property ladder for the first yime
It is the only modern and democratic party in the UK
a bit of this and that - I wanted to vote UKIP but to try and stop the SNP, I voted for my local Scottish Lib Dem MP, who came 2nd and lost his seat to the SNP, I have been Lib Dem, Green, Tory and Referendum Party in the past, so I just vo
Jobs for unemployed British people of all ages
Conservative government and further cuts
THE FACT THAT THE CONSERVATIVES ARE GOING TO BE CRUEL TO THE POOREST IN SOCIETY
the torys dont reconise the working class
Didn't wish for the SNP to have power at Westminister holding a gun to the head of the British public especially if Labour were to form a coalition government
protest vote to get the main parties to realize we are not happy with the way they govern
the danger posed to the welfare state and NHS and fabric of British society from the Tory Government
how to avoid the extremes of unfettered conservative government
The Conservative Party, and its war against the poor
the party that is fair to all, not just the rich
Not giving people the truth about things, lies being told to prople
Because the Tory's ONLY look after the wealthy
a Tory government, more fat cats, god help the poor and disabled
snp until independance, then revert back to voting labour
I wanted it to win nationally, not locally.
Immigration and Islamic State fighters posing as Asylum Seekers
Scotland's Independence or Keeping Them In The Union
ukip didnt have a chance of forming government
stripping away money from the most vulnerable
Inequality between mega rich and the hammering of the poor and disadvantaged
Releasing Scotland, & letting us go our own way.
THE RECENT REALISATION THAT THE CURRENT POLITICAL PARTIES CANT BE TRUSTED
angry with lib dems for coalition with the tories
They best address what is arguably the topic that effects everything else the most.
I used to be Labour but I'm not sure anymore
I would have voted Green but we didn't have a Green candidate
electing another 5 years of a useless government
the fact we have a govt elected on a third of the votes cast
I think Nicola sturgeon will be good for scotland
WANTED UKIP TO INFLUENCE A CONSERVATIVE GOVT
SNP having 58 seats at Westminister & their damned insular demands
Protecting vital front line public services (the NHS, money to councils for caring for the elderly / children, police, army) whilst reducing the deficit
I think this was the party that most represented my views in this election.
Austerity cuts impacting on the poor more than the rich
loss of human rights and continued austerity messures by tory government
I voted tactically for the party most likely to beat another party which I do not like.
The United Kingdom, and the relationship between the constituent countries
I was concerned about encomic stability if labour got in with SNP
voted tactically in opposition to SNP (in vain!)
I want an honest and fair referendum on EU membership, and I believe only they would offer that
Its policies are the only ones that might save this country and stand any chance of facing the challenge of steeply rising social inequality and rapid climate change
Cut in funding for further education colleges
Ensuring an IN Out Referendum before Jan 2017
The only party with a fully costed manifesto
centre left or right depending on situation
staying in work where wages enable reasonable standard of living
we share values about Britains future being different than liberalism
My dismay at all the SNP politicians in Scotland.
Was not sure between labour or plaid. But then ed miliband blamed David Cameron. For migrant deaths
Conservatives increasingly taking away power/finance from the poorest and most vulnerable
Unrepresentative right wing majority government
I couldn't bring myself to vote for any of the other parties
the government's appalling treatment of those who cannot work
I can never trust the conservatives again
SNP and conservatives to work together for the sake of the country
immigration and knock on effects - schools, hospitals, housing
how to survive 5 more years of conservative government
Injustice, inequality and deceitful government
worried about the conservatives being reselected
new government getting organised & getting Britain back on track
tactical vote as lib dem had best chance of beating tories in powys
That we now have the correct government in to get working
Independant & Consertvative it was a two vote thing
westminster needed a change in party election system
Tactical voting to prevent Respect Party getting in but didn't realise their support had collapsed
Formation of a government to move britain forward
Finding the right people to select for the task of governing the country.
The EU because it drives immigration issues.
Time for Scotland's voice to be heard although I do not support independence
Can't remember if any of the other parties here contacted me, possibly Cons and SNP, but couldn't say for sure.
Environment (air pollution & fracking threat)
I like the Green party and I knew that I live in a safe Labour seat, so I thought it wouldn't matter.
they are the only party that can deliver freedom
The Scottish Members of Parliament & their demands
It seemed to have the best strategy to deal with the problems
The Tories now have a mandate to keep punishing the poor and vulnerable whilst rewarding those who are already rich.
i really dislike the incumbent from another party
i thought being a cdtral party tbdy could stay the hand of the Tories
they will look after scotlands interests
FPTP makes votes in my constituency worthless
The Conservatives being in power for another 5 years
They were the only party speaking for me
Getting the deficit down and sorting out immigration
Whether we should stay in Europe or come out
People scamming the benefits system, and having many unwanted births to do so.
our resident MP as a safe seat so i thought i would give him a jolt by switching my vote as we never see him
Our MP was very good and has done a lot for our community and
I did not want the SNP to get in and this was the best alternative to keep them out
politics cameron to stay as party leader
I didn't believe in Labour or Conservative (who had the best chances) or the lesser publicised candidates.
having to put up with a conservative govrnment
I think that it has a place in the future
I wanted to vote to keep David Cameron as PM
what the tories will do next to break this country in two
Terminating our membership of the European Union
break up of UK - thanks to David Cameron and the SNP
Giving the party more votes to keep Conservative Party out of government.
reforming our electoral system so that it is fair, and elected governments reflect the voting preferences of its citizens, and doesn't just elect a party that two thirds of the voters didn't vote for.
They had the best chance of getting rid of the Tory MP who does nothing for the area.
Did not trust Labour Party on the Economy
The conservatives vilification of Scotland and the SNP
thought it had the best chance of beating the SNP
i dont know much about politics but david camroon was my local mp so chose his party
To get the country in better financial state
The growing inequality of wealth and incomes
the vindictive nature of the government just elected by England
I didn't want conservatives to have a majority, I thought they might continue the coalition with the liberal democrats
Didn't want Conservatives to have big majority
Over confident Concervative government only interested in benefiting the more financially safe people in society
fairness - reducing gap between rich & poor
to show the main parties they need to get real.
Scotland having elected a nationalist government
best chance in my area to beat the conservative candidate
Keeping the NHS out of private hands and free for all.
No other party were prepared to insist EU workers actually work
best party to deal with immigration issues
wanted to vote UKIP but they were not on the form
Various candidates from different parties
uncertainty of new policies following election
I felt that stability was most important to the country and that if possible a conservative government should have another term in order to avoid a disruptive change. I just didn't see how many of the other parties' promises could be funded
I was able to vote for 3 so chose 1 conservative, 1 liberal democrat and 1 green
protest vote re lib./lab/con postponing my pension many years
i was confident labour would win in my constituency and so voted for the party i really wanted to
cost of living and taxes as well as the value of gbp
i believe more independence for scotland
They will stand AGAINST the main IK parties and stand up for ALL peoples not just the rich/privilidged few.
only party who cares about the level of immigration
worries over austerity measure with a conservative government
An ever increasing gap between the rich and the poor
Scottish devolution and a settlement for England (I consider this one issue)
austerity as invented by tory government
The only party one can trust to work honestly to restore national sovereignty
I knew this is Labout heartland and the local MP is good but still voted tory
I liked their stance on Christian values
I think consistency is important at the moment so wanted them to stay in
controlling immigration because it is affecting all the other sevices
Christian alliance; people before profit
The divide between the haves and the have nots
It's the party I leaned more towards when taking all factors into account
I was spoken to by Labour and convinced to vote for them by the conversation
I didn't want UKIP in more than Conservatives so voted Conservatives to stop UKIP getting in
Dislike of the Conservative Party and their savage cuts
Mass uncontrolled immigration, of people only coming to claim benefits & homes
Equality of opportunity and reward for ALL citizens
Perception of government by the masses, mislead by the media.
Change is needed. No other party offered it
Couldn't decide so took a 'how should i vote' quiz on the internet
The next five years of appaulingly horrendous government policy and the gap between the rich and poor growing inexorably every day.
This area would vote in a monkey if it were supported by Labour, however, I hoped that enough disaffected supporters from everywhere would give UKIP a chance and the major parties deserve a kicking
immigration. Always have voted Tory in the past
Usually vote this way but unsure whether they have the best interests of ordinary people at heart. Couldnt see a better alternative nevertheless
The horrendous things the new Govt is about to do to this country.
The Tory government's impending cuts and ramping up of surveillance
Vote against unquestioned labour control of both council and parliamentary seat, but while safe in the knowledge that the seat would be held by Labour and not all to the conservatives
We don't have enough space for all the refugees that are arriving in the UK.
I felt this party could best handle the immigration problem.
Persistent cuts to the NHS to make it appear as though it is failing to then justify privitisation
they respect the environment and wildlife more than other parties. We aren't the only beings on this planet!
there was no way I was voting 4 a shoe in
we had 3 votes, split between tory and ukip
Re-election of Tories & their next plans
A Tory government systematically dismantling the welfare state.
there's plenty of farmers around where I live, as they know conservative look after them, so my vote isn't counted
In my constituency it is between SNP and Labour-Conservative party stand no chance in an ex mining community and it would have been Conservative I would have voted for it things were different!
Lack of any political parties that have any idea on how to fix the mess the country is in
Over the top austerity measures and the ideological shrinking of the state
I live in a labour safe seat but wanted to send a message to labour that they were not far enough to the left on many issues
Pressure on schools, health care, housing etc. due to the ever increasing population
No point voting anything else as gere the weigh the votes
over-confidence that the economy will keep on expanding to meet increasing expectations.
Inequality. The rich have too much, the poor to little
Keeping the spending down and try not to borrow to much money
I normally vote Liberal, and wanted to,but Nick Clegg said that he would work with either, and I did not want Labour and SNP in
The inequality between the workers at the lower levels and their senior level colleagues.
interference from the SNP in English affairs
For Scotland it's hoe effective the SNP MPs can be
independence and the end of a failed union state.
it was the only party that would stand for Scotland in Westminster.
Best chance of finally removing Labour candidate from the constitunancy
I couldn't find anything I disagreed with in his manifesto
That conservatives are in without coalition
danger of what the tories will do, I'm scared!
I agree with their policies and would like a general shift towards more green politics
i didnt expect ukip to win but felt they have the best education and energy policies in theory. I wanted to draw this to the attention of whoever did win
I believe they need to finish reducing debt
the fact that we now have such a majority SNP scottish govenrment
The LibDem candidate for this area is the best politician I have ever met and I would vote for him whichever party he stood for.
another 5 years of bloody Tory government
being run by Con/lib and now Conservatives
inequality in power one income distribution
the fact that the Tories won the election
Somewhere to the right of Atilla the Hun and somewhere to the left of Lenin.
conservative. candidate does nothing for constituency
What the Conservative government are going to do now
another 5 years of Conservative Government
For everyone topull together and accept what has to be done
Rises in the cost of living compared to incomes
Tory majority government for next 5 years
It represented my concerns over EU and immigration
Fed up with the main stream parties doing nothing
I swapped my vote using the Vote Swap website
The Conservative government and what they will do next
The poor getting poorer while the rich are still feathering their nests.
Putting up with another conservative goverment for the next 5 years
The new government and how they will now take advantage of middle income families
This was the party whose policies I most agreed with
I am a Liberal at heart but I voted Liberal last time and got a Tory government - I won't be voting Liberal again in a hurry!
I voted for the best candidate for my constituency
My vote is private and I wish it to remain so.
With the General Election results it will be interesting to see how the majority government will treat Scotland and also to see what the Scottish Government reacts to their overwhelming result.
Because the Tories captured the seat with a mojority of only 27
Wanted to get the Conservative party out
Continuing to grow and stabilise the economy
I've decided parliamentary democracy is a waste of time and now have more faith in direct action
Party that best represented my feelings about the political need of the UK
Their policy on leaving the EU would have led to less immigration from eastern Europe
it was the least crap on the ballot paper
It was a tory out vote rather than a pro Labour
The increasing gap between the wealthy and the rest
The re-election of the mudering Tory Government.
I wanted to vote Green but they had no candidate
I agreed with the party, and it also had the most chance of beating SNP
voted for current MP as i thought he was good for the area. Sadly he lost.
They are the only party that can save our country from the corrupt EU
There wasn't really any choice sine the speaker conventionally stands unopposed
I had hoped they'd win and get us out of the EU
Three candidates two labour one independent
There are radical thinkers in all the parties, who can see beyond partisanship and short term tactic. They need to unite on this and build an extra- parliamentary consensus
There was the big constitutional issue of ensuring that powers are transferred to Holyrood.
SNP win in Scotland but Tory win in England
the tory policies, iain duncan-smith et al
Culling of quango's and duplicate institutions
SORTING OUT THE SNP/ SCOTLAND ONCE AND FOR ALL
Being run by the Conservatives and more Austerity
Can't vote LibDem if in coalition with Tories
He was close to labours views and seemed to trust him more than the others
Unconvinced of real social justice credentials of SNP
snp wanting independance. i will always be a brit no matter what piece of paper tries to change it.
where will th 12bn benefit cuts come from?
the dismantling of the Welfare State, which is now set to continue apace. It should be beyond party politics - when was set up there was genuine (if grudging in some corners) consensus that if we were ever to progress,eliminating the 'five
protection for Christians to be able to stand up for things they believe in,and not be prosecuted when they do so. and Europe should not interfere in our judicial system.
Ensuring a measure of prosperity for all british citizens and encouraging responsibility.
David Cameron or Ed Miliband. Ed Miliband not consistent in message.
Too many illegal immigrants using our NHS
the rise of nationalism - both SNP and UKIP
I am in a strong Con area I wanted to increase the other vote so that they are not doing the most right wing things
how to get rid of the new conservative government
I did not want to vote conservative or labour
The uneven distribution of wealth now that the Toeies are back in.
FAIRER & BETTER Representation For Scotland
MP's out of touch with real life in the UK
i was and lean to labour but ukip are making more issues that i believe in where the main party are not taking it seriously
we need more honesty i cant believe what the others are saying
Conservative - LibDem coalition supposupporter
candidate and party best represented my interests
the economy because this influences everything else
had to give the conservative part more then 5 years
How to ensure that this government does not ruin the country
i really preferred another party but exit polls showed it had no chance of winning, but it did!
people in power, dont care about peoples welfare
size of the government and the consequences of that
Only party offering a referendum on Europe
It needs someone to shake the whole system up
i wanted to manage the economy and society more fairly
a mix of each, labour would be better for education but not for wind farms for example
3 different, 1 con, 1 lib d, 1 independant
SNP causing trouble we dont want SNP voting on English laws and issues
Tory cuts to disabled benefit claimants.
unionist cadidate with the best chance of defeating the SNP
i wanted the immigration factor dealt with
the success of the socially destructive right-wing narratives
Only party who care about the environment.
The Conservative Party in power on their own
Making sure only English MPs vote on English issues, no Scots & no Welsh MPs
I live in a safe Tory seat and felt that they needed some competition
ssp, cannabis is safer than alcohol, tusk
we do not have an adequate infrastructure to cope with migration
couldnot vote for party led by Ed Milliband
Scottish Nationalists causing a divide in relations with England.
Conservative party cuts to welfare state
The continuation of the Conservative government
Too many people trying to come into the country from aboraod
Disregard for people in need & rich keeping too much money.
poverty and the treatment of disadvantaged people
welfare/disability cuts for british people
Don't like any so it was just pick the best out of a bad bunch
best party to represent people like me in Westminster
Big business (eg. Starbucks) not paying appropriate level of tax.
I prefer (most) of their policies, and the one party that matches my views better on one issue didn't stand a hope.
I wanted to vote UKIP but it wasn't on the ballot paper
will never vote snp all other votes wasted
as the candidate for my area has done good work for local people, ourselves included
mixture of labour and conservative and green
The conservative agenda of austerity and cuts
I thought Labour had the best chance of defeating the SNP candidate
Didnt want Labour to win again in Darlington.
Holding the Hollyrood Government to account
What terror the conservatives will bring to the UK in the next 5 years
People will die because of austerity. It will be hard for small companies because people will can't afford to buy. Losing human rights. It's good if we can deport heavy criminals. It's not good when innocent people lose their rights.
I want a coalition-I find that is the best way. But you can't vote for several parties. I do not want to see people starve. I do not want young people having to live with their parents until they are 25 years old or older. I want everyone t
I thought the party addressed the real issues facing this country
Ethnic nationalisms (i.e English, Scottish, etc)
party stated they would join labour in coalition. did not want labour to wn
Labour had taken us for granted for too long...time for change
the next round of ausrerity cuts to benefits
the effect of cuts and austerity - it will damage and harm poor and vulnerable people, and show down economic recovery.
Right-wing, anti-working class, anti intellectual, racis policies
A STRONG PARTY BASED ON HUMANITARIANISM NOT RACISM
Protecting the NHS against privatisation
It was a tactical vote to try to keep SNP out of this constituency
To push for a new referendum on Scottish ind
The decline in the standard of living of the poorest in this country and the total disregard of the tories to help the porest.
there was no candidate for the Green party which I would have liked to vote for
Thought they might stand a chance of beating the Conservatives
There was no other choice. I should have abstained.
Devolving taxaxtion to the Scottish Government
dissaproved of my preferred party's candidate
Wanted a ConLib coalition and not a leftwing Labour government
The unity of the UK especially in view of the landslide to SNP in Scotland.
All the unionist parties in the UK acting in concert
callous disregard of government to ordinary people
Having another 5 years of a Conservative Government
Failing infrastrucure and broken monetary policies
This is a safe labour seat, so without proportional representation my vote is wasted. But it may help save a lost deposit
I voted for someome who lived in the constituency
I normally vote tactically but voted honestly this time
people thinking they can have money for not working.
I like our MP and she's good but I thought she didn't need my vote
drastic reduction of our military capability!
Regarding ourselves as part of the world and not some offshore island
it was a protest vote as i new it would not count in the area i live in but i allways use my vote
Living standards for the poorest and most vulnerable in society
Concern re possible no vote in the EU Referendum
Inequality: poverty of opportunity and financial poverty
I wanted to signal my belief in green policy even though I felt the SNP would win
The increasing gap between those who have & those who have not.
I wasn't at all impressed by anything that any of the parties had to offer.
The movement of the EU to Federalism which seems to have increased pace.
The nation's turn from the God of our fathers
having a tory government for the next 5 years
the only party to mention immigration and getting out of the eu
Getting Independence and removing Trident
Stopping the Torries from making more devastating cuts
To finish the job of sorting out welfare and reducing the deficit.
The economy; eliminating the deficit and reducing the national debt
I dislike other party's main policies more
The only candidate who opposes wind turbines
The attacks by this Tory Government on the public sector
I am a Tory but cannot forgive Cameron for the bedroom tax
As before, it would have tempered the worst excesses of the Conservatives
The Smith report and how the Westminster Govt. will carry out the aims.
the snp. they are a dangerous party being lead by a poison dwarf.
anarcho libertarian pro business progressive social justice welfare statist
the economy, social justice and the returning UK ISIS fighters
That we continue as a full member of the European Union
Essential services cannot cope with the increase in the population
my support always goes to whatever party is looking after the vulnerable the best.
They talked a lot of sense and weren't afraid to put defence in their manifesto.
I was concerned about one party (the SNP) winning all the seats
I would have liked to vote for the SNP, but did not like their candidate.
Thought they would deal with immigration best
affordable housing, gap between rich & poor
decline in natural environment and green spaces
STOPPING THE TORY PRIVATISATION OF THE NHS
Left wing conservative right wiing labour
the other big two lab/con will not sort the benefit system
A right-wing Tory Government out to destroy the welfare state
It's the one party which can keep the UK united.
How dangerous it is David Cameron ruling alone no one to stop him doing anything to bring our country to ruin
Public sector pension being unfairly affected by austerity
cost of living for ordinary working people
independent, sorry don't remember the name
The disproportionate number of SNP MPs compared to UKIP
national health service appointments with doctors being unable to get an appointment
they were locala nd understood local issues
middle income families being worse off than 'poor'
To pull Britain out of the EU permanently
UKIP are the ONLY party that would take us out of the EU.
It was the best party for the time, I didn't agree with all that Labour put forward so would have liked a Labour led coaliton.
Uniting the countries that make up the UK
leading up to a referendum by trying to change the terms of EU membership
Having control of our own borders and legal system
She was the only candidate I met and talked to
Best party to save the NHS and support the less well off in society
UKIP wouldnt have enough people in goverment to make a difference so it would have been a waisted vote
I had serious reservations about all of the parties in my area.
As a tactical voter I would have preferred to vote for another party, BUT they chose a parachute candidate over better qualified local applicants because she was Ed's favoured cansusate.
No Green candidate and hoped snp could kick ass at westminster
liberals seen to be the more balanced of all the parties
Conservative party being re elected isn't good
Influence of SNP in decisions affecting uk as a whole.
Immigration and pandering to immigrant minorities
To help ensure the Tories won to stop a Labour / SNP pack, wanted to vote Ukip
Policies of this party most closel align with my opinions
voted to keep labour out and lib dem was best chance
Five years of a majority Tory government. Heartbroken and horrified.
Ideological divide between Scotland and England.
A government hostile towards its most vulnerable citizens
I voted for the candidate because I admire the work she's done; I am a natural Conservative but they have horrified me during the last parliament with their attacks on the poorest and weakest in our country.
The need for a change in the electoral voting system
that almost all politicians appear to be amoral crooks whose only aim is to line the pockets of themselves and their friends
Growth throughout the economy, not housing led.
I didn't know whether to vote Green or Labour, but I knew that Greens would win in my constituency no matter who I voted for, so I chose them.
The UK government failing to represent the entire United Kingdom
I don't agree with all policies but felt that they were best for london and that is where i live
Generally very left wing but with no party allegiance
I'm in a Labour sade seat, so there was no chance of a Tory winning and I could therefore encourage a smaller party, and vote for a woman, without risk. I'd have voted Labour in a marginal.
Dealing with immigrtation and peoples reactions to immigrants
most secure about their ability to deal with the economy
It is the only party who speaks for the British people
overuse of the NHS by people who've made no contributions
I made a mistake I am glad I voted conservative
Immigration and the effect on jobs, housing, hospitals and our taxes
Five more years of Tory rule and their impact on social iinequality
jobs particularly for under 25 year olds.
u shouldnt ask this questionas this is between me and the ballet box
they were best at dealing with the finances
I voted for the representative that I wanted locally.
i voted for change and that best reflect my beliefs.
Austerity hurting the people who can ill afford it
the tory government and its austerity programme
Constitutional change - devolution of power from Westminster to create a federal UK settlement
Conservative Govt destroying the welfare state.
Making the health service national. (Not postcode).
Scottisg Conservative in an independent Scotland
poverty & inequality - society failing to care for the vulnerable & poor
lack of proper defence or discussion of.
Moderating the effects of the new Conservative and Unionist administration
They were the only candidate that knocked on our door
I think they have the best policy on immigration and Europe.
the rise of right wing, fascist politics
To try to prevent the SNP winning the seat.
Inequality, the wealthy using tax loopholes to avoid tax which the rest of us have to pay. This results in loss of revenue affecting all services.
Support Lib Dems, I felt they were used as scapegoats by the conservatives.
I did not have a UKIP candidate to vote for
Tactically voted in an attempt to keep the SNP out.
The independance threat posed by the snp
Most likely to defeat SNP in my constituency
Inequal spread of wealth and the poor being worse off than ever before
Building a strong dynamic economy in which all can share the benefits of growth
Threat to society posed by continued austerity
i didnt want the cosevatives with a majority vote
I could never vote conservative, and the other party's did not appeal to me.
Facing the results of the election... dealing with the economy
Thought they had the best chance of halting the privatisation of the NHS
Best way to ensure that no unionist party wins
trying to prevent the tories from destroying it
Making employment worthwhile by guaranteed 40hr contracts and a "living" wage. This can be achieved by introducing a maximum wage limit on better paid professions.
the impacts of climate change on society and economy
don't think I could pin point just one issue
I voted on a single-issue (the EU) and primarily to have my vote counted as an anti-EU vote in the total because I live in a Labour-Liberal Democrat marginal where UKIP cannot win. I would not vote UKIP otherwise.
Building the NHS as a totally publicly owned and run service
I believe in Proportional Representation
The way the newly elected government wil perform, for everyone and not a select few
I want Scotlands voice to be heard in westminster
Stopping the Tories destruction of the NHS and Welfare
the effect of five more years of tory rule
everyone blaming other people for whats wrong, scotland blaming england, ukip blaming immigrants etc
Economic model creating inequality and poverty
closest to anti-austerity in my constituency
Did not want to vote for SNP but could not vote for Labour as I did not want Ed Milliband as Prime Minister.
the punishment of the poor by austerity measures
knock-on effect of EU affecting British way of life
I wanted to make sure they had a good share of the national vote
The rise of Nationalism and the break up of the United Kingdom
I wasn't happy with the labour candidate
Someone, not conservative, who lives in my local area
anything to get out this incompetant gov
Human equality and redressing the current system
The 'austerity' that's to be inflicted on the poor including the hard working poor.
More voice for Scottish affairs and supports proportional representation.
I did not like the anti-Scottish rhetoric put out by the main U.K. parties
Getting my party Labour up & running stronger than before
hope that the two elected parties will work for the benefit of the country
Labour have screwed the economy too often
it was the least worst. None of them were worth endorsing
Relationship between Scotland and the rest of UK
I wanted there to be a realistic Labour challenge in my constituency
the disaster of a Conservative government for Scotland
Russian aggression leading to European instability
That we keep pressing on with recovery of the economy.
WOULD HAVE VOTED GREEN BUT THERE WAS NO ONE RUNNING IN MY CONSTITUENCY
To make sure that the SNP don't destroy Scotland
they wanted to sort out the immigration problem
To counteract the anti-Scottish diatribes from the Tories and to voice support for independence
Companies taking profits from public services - NHS, trains, etc.
Poverty, the need for Foodbanks for working families
lack of representation of most people in government
I am a member of another political party but they stood no candidates in my area so I voted tactically to get rid of my now former MP
Tactical as a vote for the party most likely to challenge SNP vote
Disatisfaction and concern as to the future of this country and it's people
I wanted to send a message that more and more people are concerned about environmental issues.
Unfair distribution of wealth, difference between haves and have nots and the 'I'm alright Jack' mentality
I didn't want Labour to be in a coalition with SNP
Destruction of the Welfare State and the NHS
Looking after the people that are worse off
I like aspects of labour, lib dems and greens
A more equal sharing of the benefits of economic growth
creeping privatisation of public services
The draconian implementation of welfare reform
It's the only party that cares for people like me.
Trade Unionists & Socialists against Cuts
The rise of National Socialism & the potential breakup of the United Kingdom.
Tactical vote to attempt to stop the SNP
It was the party that had the most chance of beating the Conservatives.
engaging those who didn't vote conservative
the gap between the rich and the poor getting wider
Break up of country due to lack of political representation
I didn't vote for a party I voted for someone I thought would actually represent the constituency
Milliband was not for me & the SNP are xenophobic
The delivery of proper constitutional settlement for Scotland
A properly set up cross party commission set up to deliver a proper federal UK
surviving under an unrestrained tory govrernment
Being allocated by Brussels to take in quotas of refugees from N. Africa
They had a manifesto which most closely matches my values
I have always been liberal democrat, but am now a floating voter after thir dreadful performance with the conservatives
I thought it was the party that best represented my interests and needs at this time.
Couldn't vote for a labour mp who voted against equal marriage
Student Loans and cost of being a student
People not accepting the current government
Tory Government Policies being fully implemented
Any but this fucking government and ukip
Taxes too high for people with less money
EMPATHY with vulnerable, sick & elderly people
They are the only party whose values align with mine.
It was the party that best represented my views
a tory majority government and everything that means for poor people, human rights and our place in europe
I knew they wouldn't win, but I wanted to support the ethics and attitudes they have, to give them more of a voice in British politics. To drag the country back from the right.
I prioritised keeping the Tories out. I would have happily voted Green with them having no chance of winning if my constituency had been safe Labour, as it always has been previously, but it turned marginal this election.
Trouble-making by the SNP at Westminster
i thought that the election would be close and might be decided on share of the vote.
sustaining the welfare state and the NHS
Unity across the whole United Kingdom wherein everyone works together through their various parties to achieve the common good, and an end to petty-mindedness..
All parties combined in honest, selfless endeavour.
spoiled ballot paper - none of the above
I genuinely feel "none of the above" applies
Labour was safe. I wanted to encourage Greens
The Impact of The Tories being in power on the vulnerable of this country
the support of infastructure - nhs, pensions, transport network
I thought it had the best chancce of beating the SNP
I voted on principle for the party which had policies nearest to my beliefs.
Climate change as this will effect almost everything else including the economy
Lopcal elections are usuallyu elected on a non party basis in this town
first unity (labour in general election)
sorting the new polices of our government
A government returned to power by luck not policies
Austerity and cuts to welfare including nhs
Another five years of Tory cuts and pay restrain for the working man
What the Tories will destroy in next 5 years
local candidate very good, better than national party
i would have voted SNP if any candidate had been standing in this constituency
Getting general electorate to accept result of election
low paid ppl likebway under cost of living
Reforming the electoral system so we no longer have Rupert Murdoch's hirelings forced on us by unfair votes.
Local independent group (City Independents)
I tend to vote left, and Labour had the best policies this time
Wanted a change but knew Labour would win in my area anyways
I like my local mp who is conservative he's done a lot for Swindon but would rather green manifesto
Didn't like what the incumbent government were doing
there were borough and mp votes so i voted differently for both
Abolition of the Human Rights Act (only British humans matter David?)
Helping the working familes to get back on their feet and clear debt
I wanted to help the people not the rich
the conservative governments austerity measures
the tory party will make it harder for the poorer in our society
thought it was going to be a hung parliament
keeping us together as a country, not the different parties tearing us apart
i wanted to show my thoughts on immigration and the EU
Austerity measures affecting the old . ill and disabled
English Democrats; North Somerset First Independents
An actual reason - to do with their policies and the ramifications of a Tory government
Their manifesto met the ideals I felt were needed
NHS and all services under the strain of too many people
getting rid of the Conservative party to protect our wildlife
tactically to get rid of the tories so we can protect wildlife
I don't support labour but I had to vote them to try and prevent another Tory government.
immigration (AS it causes many more problems)
I didn't want the conservatives in for another 5 years
Benefit fraud/too much money spent on the welfare system
In my constituency only Tory or lib dem could win, so it made sense to vote Tory
The murderous fuckwits who have taken power and their need to slay the poor and disabled in this country
I wanted to give the party legitimacy by having votes even if they didn't win
the goverment going back on there promices they made in the election
Only ones to call at the door, and answer my concerns
None, frightened of upsetting Apple-cart.
We have a government that makes cuts to the poor and gives to the rich.
The lack of decent, stable jobs available due to the damage the Tories have done to the economy
Ed Miliband is the best leader they've had for years
Best candidate in my constituency with chance of winning
The cuts the Conservatives are making to ALL public services
The fact that Nigel Farage had other politicians running for cover - I feel he deserved a seat
They are the only party that understand how immigration is affecting ordinary working people
This candidate had the best constituency manager (who is also my wife)
the dreaded tory party rob the poor to give to the rich
I voted for my existing mp he is doing a good job for his area
I was afraid Labour would join forces with the SNP and ruin our economy
the social issues arising from economical inequality which has a knock-on impact on the entire country
It was the least bad of a bad bunch, although it would never win my constituency
Best chance of keeping out Conservatives
The undemocratic electoral system that has let the conservatives into Downing Street
In order to show my disgust with the Liberals for whom I have voted for the past fifty years. I now find myself with a Tory MP!
The furthest left option available to me
Is David Cameron going to deliever his in/out policy on Europe or with having a overall majority, is that now looking like a no no.
The policies best matched how I'd like the country to proceed
stopping privatisation of NHS and cuts to Welfare
It had the best policies in its manifesto
the fact people voted for the conservative party
dont normally vote but ukip have givern me a reason to vote, love britain vote ukip
To try and oust the conservative candidate
The government and the the lies and promises they won't keep. Taking from the needed, the old, disabled, the nhs and letting big companies get away with everything
having to cope with five more years with a Conservative government
I wanted Labour to form the government, so I wanted them to have more votes nationally, but my seat isn't competitive.
I WANTED TO DO ALL I COULD TO PREVENT THE CONSERVATIVES GAINING POWER
to prevent Labour teaming up with SNP and taking over
Still do not have a proper fair voting system
Having to face another 5 years of Conservatism
We need to break the two party system of boom and bust
Overcrowding putting unacceptable pressure on all services, NHS, schools etc.
There are so many it is difficult to prioritise them, ikt certainly is not the deficit; the NHS, inequality, housing and the environment I would rasnk equally.
SNP had the best policies for Scotland and the UK
Falling living standards of working and middle cast
The future of A strong renewables industry
Labour tamed by SNP, Plaid Cymru and Green parties.
I knew it was the best party for Scotland.
People thinking they are entitled to everything, social media!!
the terrible state the education system and schools are in
Tactical to ensure a non labour government
I thought it was the best of a feeble set of choices
I like Nick Clegg, and I think he did well in the coalition government
the few very rich and the many living in poverty
Poverty, Tories should be thrown out under vote of no confidence!
The beliefs and values of this party match mine more than any other party.
Health service lack of funding and too many managers
Likelyhood of coalition with conservatives
TTIP threat to democracy and public services
THE CONSERVATIVES BEING RE-ELECTED TO 10 DOWNING ST
Failure of democracy. Government that doesn't represent the people.
Having the conservatives back to ruin the world economy.
The demonisation of immigrants and potential immigrants
Difference in wealth between rich and poor
two votes: one for Labour and one for Green candidate
Left Unity and English Democrats and also an independent candidate standing in my constituency
Broken voting system, reactive politicians who you can't trust
Opportunities and well being of rich compared to poor
Maintaining the unity of the United Kingdom
low investment in infrastructure and capital
I didn't vote for a party, I voted for two separate candidates
The selling off and privatisation of all that is dearest to me
being stuck with the tories for 5 another years
Getting the Tories out before they wreck everything
poverty the amount of people being forced into poverty
deciding what should be done with Ed's tombstone
the conservative government and the people who voted them in
SNP were going to win in my constituency anyway
torrys in power destruction of welfare state
no part was suitable but i still wished to exercise my democratic voting right
I look for a party with progressive, thoughtful, policies who genuinely care for the wider population, the welfare state, peace etc etc
That the opposition parties start to think, reassess and stop entrenching themselves in the failed rhetoric they spout.
Capitalism and the inequality that it inevitably causes
I was worried about a labour/SNP coalition
didnt want David cameron leading country
only ones who bothered coming to front door
the working class people not being able to afford to get by
because no party can do right by this country no matter their promises
Poverty, including the cruel treatment of benefit claimants
The failure of the government to deal with the real issues
No Green candidate in my area, would not vote for any of the big parties, Support Scottish self determination
only candidate who lives in the constituency
Immigration, education and improving healthcare
the political schism between Scotland and England
That people are having to rely on food banks as a result of benefit cuts.
I live in a constituency which has always been held by labour but they haven't shifted back to the left in my belief.
That party party had some of my best interests at heart and had policies I preferred to others. I also think what they believe in and stand for is somewhat more peaceful than the other parties
Making sure we stay in the European Union
Loss of civil and human rights due to Tory Government policy.
I am a member of UKIP and the Liberal Democrats
to meny peapel coming in to the uk it is to much
Austerity and the dismantling of the welfare state
cannabis less dangerous than alcohol (or similar)
Although I live in a safe Tory seat I wanted to contribute to the Labour overall national vote share in the case of a hung parliament
I had 2 votes and voted for green and lib dems
Balance in how austerity measures impact on rich and poor
How the new conservative government will make the rich richer and the poor poorer!
continuing to improve the economy so that we have more to spend on schools BUS Tec.
The appalling bunch that have just been voted into power
It was a toss-up between them and the greens as the best party
Neoliberalism. It covers pretty much all issued under one umbrella.
They could explain where money was coming from for things they were promising.
none, election flawed, needs to be re-run
leaving david Cameron time to get his new cabinet together,without the media noting every stroke of his pen
I thought they would be good in a coalition government
gap between rich & poor, will eventually lead to anarchy
The fact that we have a conservative government
mistreatment of unemployed, old and disabled
the less well off are still getting less well off
how will we treat the most vulnerable in our society? Do we care?
The destruction of the welfare state. Or in modern speak austerity
Somewhere between Labour and Green Party, but I mostly identify with Labour - probably a 65/35 split.
An austerity driven government intent on protecting big business
attitude towards genuine disabled benefits system
Have good reason to dislike the Labour candidate
inequality - the gap between the rich and poor so the appalling rise in food banks
unwinable seat voted green because of climate change
I was unable to vote SNP and the Greens were the best option in my constituency
Cuts to the services which support the most vulnerable people
continued overhaul of the economy so that we continue to keep up the progress already made
I THOUGHT THE COALITION HAD BEEN A SUCCESS
immigration, too many people stretching all services
getting full fiscal autonomy for Scotland
People living in poverty, with the rise of food banks.
Increased Scottish presence in Westminster
The selling off of the NHS by the conservative government
I wanted to send the message to the Government that they really need to listen to people and do something to tackle immigration and stop branding concerned people as bigots and racists! There are too many people in the country, it's full, a
having a Conservative government for the next 5 years
I voted the way I did to keep the Tories out
I prefer this party but don't always vote fr it as it has no chance in this constituency but this year I thought every vote nationwide could impact govt.s legitimacy
It is the only party with an honest leader and a party that has integrity and tries to do the best for people in the UK, whoever they are and wherever they live.
I thought what they were proposing made sense and it was time for a change
what the conservatives are now going to do!!!
the really poor performance of the economy
I had intended to vote Labour, but God spoke to me.
Tactical voting - only party with a chance of keeping out the snp. i'd rather vote lib dem
Damage conservatives may do to poorer people and welfare
because they are all as bad as on and other
two candidates 1 green and 1 liberal democrat
The removal of the benefits safety-net from people who need access to it (through no fault of their own)
I wanted to vote Green, but they didn't have a local candidate, my choice was the least worst of the available options
The destruction of public services which is about start
my usual choice - Lib Dem - have the weakest stance on immigration so I could not bring myself to vote for them this time
think it best party to handle the economy
I preferred another party but voted for the country to keep out labour/SNP
The other 2 parties argued too much and were not addressing the real issues
rigged election the fact that millions of ppl were unable to vote something is seriously wrong with this far too many irregularities
I think the conservatives needed another term to carry on implementing changes they started out to do
no party's policies suited me completely. a!ll had something I didn't like
It was the best party out of my constituency's options
The impact of terrorist threats, military aggression and wars around the world.
anything that is going to be affected by cuts like NHS, and crime with the police facing cuts.
Not totally happy with the Conservatives, but they would win here anyway
Financial corruption and the stealing of wealth from the poor
What the new government will do to people like me.
The future of the NHS It must be protected...
the winning candidate was not local, my two preferred candidates were local, and it was a toss up which I voted for.
Don't really like any of them but just really didn't want ukip to get anywhere
Don't like any, conservatives / Green Party seemed best but was persuaded by family. Mainly didn't want ukip to get in
Civil liberties (human rights, right to privacy and innocent until proven guilty applied to all)
A conservative government destroying our economy and making life awful for most people.
I am sick to death of people being let into my country
conservatives were bound to win in our area, had it been close I would have voted for whichever has more support in our area, Labour or LibDem, seeing as neither were even remotely close to challenging the Tories, I could afford to vote in
while i dislike the conservative, i found their policies the least distasteful of a corrupt and racist bunch
The tories winning the election again and the proposed 12bn of welfare cuts along the abolition of the ban on fox hunting and the Human Rights Act
The Conservatives determination to cause the poor, sick and disabled more hardship through cuts whilst giving tax breaks to the rich
Any parties that have compassion for their fellow humans
My opinions on policies matched their manifesto
social justice (fair distribution of wealth, equality for all)
I didn't think any of the other candidates were up to the job.
unfair Tory policies increased austerity.
This small country is hugely over-populated!
The threat of the tory government tearing our country apart at the seams!
I voted for the party I thought had the best chance to get the tories out of government
They had more policies I agreed with than the others.
Going forward in unity with a single voice for all people
Hard to know whether poilicies are being followed and conservative was a selfish vote because of childcare etc
I wanted a Conservative / LibDem coalition
Personal finance issues in the general public
I uded to be Labour and mostly vote that way bec of our FPTP system, but my values are Green
The new Goverment makes positive moves and proves the sceptics wrong about NHS
Voted to stop another party gaining a seat
They had done a good job the last few years so deserved another term to continue progress
I had too vote and they were the best of a bad bunch
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC)
Divided nation of wealth, and political views
i liked its policies for issues important to me
Wouldn't vote for those who brought in SSM.
Conservative, Green and Liberal Democrat
The poor getting poorer and the rich getting richer
Growth in business leading to better employmnet
Cameron refused to debate our future in the EU
no clarity in the policies of the main parties
They were the party that best represented my views.
Not being serious about Christianity and marginalising it over other religions
I would usually vote conservative, but although I live in a very strong Tory area I felt this was a protest vote because I think ukipreally know what is wrong with the country at present
a protest against the Conservatives tepid last five years on immigration
the difference in how scotland voted compared to england
They have better policies for getting the economy on track
I wanted some competition to the big two parties
The persecution of the sick and disabled.
I agreed with their manifesto more than any other.
I wanted to push environmental issues further up the agenda
I'm not British so only allowed to vote for local council. would have voted labour if I was allowed.
Because they understand working people unlike the wicked Tories
The EU referendum: we need to stay in Europe.
overpopulation, leading to housing shortage and overstretched services
helping our younger generation as much as we support imigrants
ENSURING OUBLIC SERVECIS CAN OPERATE IN THE FACE OF CUTS
Our local labour candidate was suspended by the labour party for being found guilty of fraud
I voted Conservative to keep Labour out. (I am actually more in favour of the Green party)
Lack of hope that the state of the country will improve
SNP were sure to win so I voted Green to show my support for their policies
I liked the policies on building housing on brownfill sites, jobs for people coming out of the Military and an australian style immigration system
Party and candidate had policies very closely aligned to my own views
tory party winning the election and going power crazy
tactical vote for labour to prevent tory success
The divide between rich and poor and the quality of life
tactical-didn't want ed miliband in power
To avoid a Labour/SNP coalition government
Three candidates, one Conservative and two LibDems
the European market; should we vote to stay or go.
equality ( or lack of) in areas of society income, health etc.
MP was good for the local area had done a lot of good work
the Tory government can now do anything it wants. God help the contry
I am, always have been. always will be a socialist
I felt that they needed proof that people still had faith in liberalism
immigration of people who we don't need in our country, ie they don't have skills we already have UK residents able to do.
I wanted to vote UKIP but there was no UKIP standing in my Central Ayrshire Constituancy
The rise of the political class destroying the very fabric of British society
Protest vote as there was no option for 'None of the above'.
Demonisation of poor people whilst the rich exploit with zero hour contracts, low pay, bankers etc
The changes the conservative government are going to make.
english votes for english people like the Scots want
Inequality, worsened by incoming austerity
The persecution of dog owners and smokers. Am totally sick of it!
They are the ONLY party who said they would stop the persecution of smokers.
Anybody who WASN'T Labour and who I knew wasn't corrupt -which left very few of them!
tories cutting everything we should be worried about that
This party is the best for my constituency, but not country overall
Only choice of three but my choice was the best candidate
seat was obviously Tory, thought I'd cross another worthy candidate with good ideas
Thought it was best party. Safe seat, so didn't have to worry about voting tactically
Security for,the country but not too many cuts
The fact that we have a bloody tory government
A vote for Labour in a Tory constituency wouldn't have made any difference anyway so why not vote Green. I like their stance on many issues.
Some of the most important issues to me, I felt they would deal with them in the best way. I also HATED that so many voters said they voted tactically. Surely the right to vote means you vote for who suits you/the country best.
UKIP represents and is run by people like me
It was the only party that could correct the economic situation left by Labour and the EU
It's the only party that has had the balls to address immigration
thought it might end another con libdem coalition
the fact the less well off are hit the hardest.
The present governments in Scotland and the UK
Scottish National party and Nicola Sturgeon!
Believed they were the party most likely to protect the NHS
didnt want grahame morris as my representative as he ignored my requests for help abotut my sons sen
too much money given to people who wont work
UKIP is the only party to acknowledge that immigration is out of control and also we3 would be in a better positon if we leeave the EU
i agree with a large number of their policies
Having the nazi conservatives as our leaders
I feared labour wrecking the economy again
David Cameron cuts on the poor and disabled.
We need Mr Cameron to have the chance to finish what he has stated, to get the Country working again.
The prospect of a labour adminstration reliant on SNP support terrified me. I reasoned that by voting conservative I could prevent this happening
People who think the problem is migration
cons best for country but lab best for me
The Liberal Party before the Social Democrats joined.
Privatisation of the NHS and public services
uniting the various elements of government and unity within the Tory Party
What Cameron is going to do to the disabled and vulnerable people of the UK.
the idealogically driven pursuit of austerity
Cuts to public services such as Emergency services and the NHS
Tactical vote to prevent another party from winning
That candidate was the best for my area, although not necessarily the party of my choice
The human rights bill potentially being scrapped
The only party standing up for our armed forces
Keeping the economy safe so that we can keep ourselves safe
My constituency MP is excellent plus I really did not like the policies of envy promoted by Mr Milliband
I voted half and half for the two parties standing as I do not believe in party politics in local government
Scotlands voice in westminster as london doesnt have a clue
we need to take back control from Europe,
Im not put into a box. i think outside it
Get out of europe's political control and cultivate economic cooperation with Europe. Original great idea was called the Common Market.
The only chance we have of a referendum to get out of europe's political control.
people facing poverty, even those in work!
In past elections I have voted tactically. This I voted for my preferred party
No chance of a right-wing vote via coalition.
I wanted to make sure a particular party didn't take advantage of a split in voting
Cons and lab are no different, libs blew it only snp left
The perilous state of the NHS under a Tory government
Whichever party has a manifesto closest to having overall christian beleifs
Paying for membership of the EU and their expenses,
Consistent policy in the main and a straightforward leader
Nearest to matching my long held beliefs
That Scotland works with west minster to make it a fair system for all
The continued threat from the SNP in trying to break the Union.
Tactically for the Party best placed to beat the SNP
It was who many people close to me suggested I vote for
due to the response of their local parliamentary candidate on a health/non-political issue
Separating from the rest of the United Kingdom
A now unrestrained Conservative Government increasing austerity.
I have voted Conservative in every General Election since 1979, but I feel very let down by David Cameron's Government. I would like to have voted UKIP, but Nigel Farage stated that he would support a Conservative Government. The only real
I voted for candidates from three different parties. Conservative, Liberal Democrat and UKIP.
The Tories being back in for five more years!
how to get the conservatives out of Parliament
This is the only party which speaks for Scotland
Imagration needs to be cut back by a strong willing govenment
conservatives got in cant get any worse than that
It is the only party that has genuine interest in my region and is willing to stand up and help the people here.
It was a strategic vote based on the most likely outcomes.
The tories dismantling the state, and devoid in the country of compassion
I felt they could try and change a lot of stigma and show that an alternative method can actually work better
Immigration and the crime they bring and cause
Because it's the party that cares about people like me, ordinary people
i vte on policies, i have voted lab, con & libdem in the past
A broken Electoral System where numbers of votes don't match numbers of seats
Destruction of the countryside and our wildlife
the cuts that will be made by the conservative goovernment
Social Justice, over Economic Credibility.
People who worked all there life and get nothing when they take I'll and are disabled
didn't want to vote for others, gave them a chance
my area is a Tory safe seat so it didn't matter who I voted far as the tory's would still win.
I would normally vote Conservative, but they are treating the police extremely badly, and as my partner is a Pc I felt unable to vote for them.
They are the the only party willing to listen to what the man in the street says
Best party to get us out of the recession
Number of people out of work and content to be so
People thinking they know better than the professionals
I wanted a person who lives in the constituency that cares about the matters in the area
A Westminster government who are completely out of tough with ordinary people's lives and daily struggles and their continued route with austerity, when in fact the national debt is increasing daily!
Have a firm grasp of what needs to be done to turn the 4 countries of the kingdom around and take ordinary people out of poverty
Public spending cuts due to be imposed by the new Tory government
Simon Hughes has been an exceptionally good MP for a number of years. I trust him and wanted to keep at least one seat of central London our of Labour's hands.
saving the NHS and vulnerable people from the conservatives policies
being stuck withe the conservatives another five years
Mix - Socialist, environmentalist, with realism
A mix of supporting them and tactical voting. Green & lib Dems stood no chance.
I thought it was the party who would do least damage to me
Infrastructure cannot cope with population
I thought their policies were best to help the country
another five years under a Tory government!
keep the economic recovery on track and to keep out UKIP in my constituency
Immigration - the effects it is having on schools, NHS, housing etc
mental health issues - looking after the most vulnerable in society
Having to have another 5 years of Camaron
the sick and disabled killing themselves due to benefits being stopped
mix things up a bit.and hoped others would do the same.
To vote against conservative and ensure we have a labour e
I have always voted this way but would have voted this time Conservative had I not been opposed to the local candidate
too many young people on benefits with no intention to find work
Because the main parties are not listening to ordinary working class people on Immigration and it's effects on our lives and this country
I supported our local Labour MP (Sally Keeble)
Getting young people on the property ladder
an influx of too many people many of whom seek benefits
fed up with the other parties ignoring the man on the street
Tactically voted in attempt to keep out SNP
Local only, elected to spoil national election card
Getting rid of the Conservative majority government
How to survive 5 more years of the Tories
Anyone with half a brain cell & some morals!
Nick Clegg was the better looking of the candidates (male) seriously. They're all politicians.
I'd like to be Green but I really can't agree with many of their policies (nuclear power, Royal Family...)
Marginalisation of young people and their ability to access benefits, jobs, housing and health services
NHS underfunding & poor staffing levels due to cuts in NHS! The possibility of privatisation of NHS services by the conservative govt.
immigration causing schools and hospitals to be full
I liked their policy of coming out of the EU and using the money to pay for things like the NHS
was the only viable chance of beating the conservatives
do not like cons and lib dems had a rubbish leader
The negative and harmful influence of religion/faith on politics, education etc
I don't fully identify with any party but probably lean towards conservative
Cuts to welfare for vulnerable and disabled people
Wanted to get Conservatives out of government
The danger of the tory government with regards to disability
changes to health & welfare services detrimental to the needs of those who are unable to work due to disability.
The candidate was the closest to me in terms of personal values but belongs to the party which is probably furthest away from my values.
general economy to include fuel prices/living costs etc
EU and corrupt politicians from local to national destroying the English heritage and building over this green and pleasent land to line their pockets
the fact that that idiot cameron has got in again and is set to ruin many more lives of the poorer peeps, my concern is that we are stuck with him and ian duncan smith for another 5 yrs and the cameron wants to scrap the human rights law th
Only one to have Scotland's interest at heart
social housing shortage and soaring rental prices
Not a natural tory voter, but didn't want to give labour a chance of getting in
i didnt want the snp to have complete power in scotland
getting cheating Tory government out of power
I wanted the government to continue with the work they had started over the last five years
Under funding of essential services for those in need due to austerity measures
Protest vote. We need change. Someone to push boundaries and help working class!
Too much pressure on our infrastructure due to population icrease so much.
in Scotland's case it is now the constitution
What the torys are going to do now they have a majority
That David Cameron meant he is there for the working people
didn't want to vote Tory and labour was withdrawn
Rise in right wing isolationist politics
prospect of devasting welfare cuts and nhs privatisation
I have no trust in the other parties, ukip have a good plan for immigration issues
how we can become stable with the new parliament