Bristol Indymedia and Local Elections

bristol | local government | feature Friday April 07, 2006 20:43 by Bristol Indymedia Editorial Group - Bristol Indymedia

Local Elections 4th May 2006

With the local elections due on 4th May, this is intended to help clarify the reporting position of Bristol Indymedia regarding the elections. It is the case that the IMC network has a core guideline against promoting hierarchical organisations. In Bristol we interpret this guideline loosely, and in non-election periods will accept posts from almost any hierarchical organisation, whether a trade union, ngo, or political party .... During elections we take closer heed of this guideline, and discourage the open newswire from being used to post what are, in effect, party political broadcasts from hierarchical organisations. Posts which are of this nature will either be hidden, or relegated to a comment on a pre-existing thread .... We accept articles which are of an analytical nature, and which do not appear to canvass directly for votes. We appreciate it is not always possible, or even desirable, to write a perfectly balanced article, and will take this into account when moderating in the lead up to elections.

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Lenin writes: The local elections in Bristol are on 4th May. What can we expect? In Southville the Greens may claim their first seat. Charlie Bolton is a good second to Labour and with many labour supporters pissed off with Blair, Bolton has his best chance in long while .... In Lockleaze the LibDems are in trouble with Respect chasing them hard. Too close to call at the moment. My guess would be that the LibDems will just hold on, simply because they're better organised and will get out their vote .... Labour look set to lose a handful of seats. Expect to see the LibDems gain Kingsweston, Whitchurch Park and Windmill Hill. Labour may even lose Hartcliffe to the Tories! Surprised - well the Tories came within 100 votes 4 years ago and this time they have a local candidate who is doing some work. Any other information on other contests gratefully received. Full Article & Comments

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