In West Deeping, discussions about local elections have shifted from local quarry opposition to concerns about global instability, particularly fears of nuclear conflict. Conservative candidates like John Hayes are campaigning amidst increasing challenges from Reform UK, indicating a political shift. The mayoral race is pivotal, featuring a three-way contest between candidates from the Conservative party, Labour, and a defector to Reform UK. This dynamic reflects the broader electoral landscape of England, merging traditionally Labour areas with Conservative strongholds, particularly in the Eurosceptic region of Lincolnshire.
"World politics is so frightening right now... yes we don't want the quarry here but it's kind of insignificant if we end up going into world war three."
"The mayoral race is a key bellwether... effectively a three-way between Waltham, Labour's Jason Stockwood... and Andrea Jenkyns, a former Conservative MP who defected to Nigel Farage's party."
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