This year's local elections, while crucial locally, are anticipated to be overshadowed by a sense of indifference among the public, resulting from limited contests and postponed elections in some areas. Political editor Chris Mason notes a disconnect between the seriousness of the elections and the lack of excitement surrounding them. Anecdotal evidence and reports from focus groups indicate a prevailing feeling of despondency among the electorate. This could lead to low turnout and an unpredictable political landscape, where a small number of votes could determine tight election outcomes, raising questions about the legitimacy of mandates.
Turnout in local elections that do not coincide with a general election are almost always shrivelled. The gap between the winner and the runners-up might be limited.
There is a curious paradox right now: anger confronts an expectation of widespread indifference. The state of Britain doesn't feel sustainable.
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