Gain Or Loss?

[lankeela]

On the BBC news they have a running total of election results - but why do they put 'loss' rather than 'gain' because without telling us who has gained there seems to be no point (other than pointing out that the Conservatives have lost a seat, which they seem to be delighting in doing).

[ichkeria]

Not sure what you mean: the BBC running totals I have been looking at show the net gains or losses for each party.

[Gromit]

On the BBC website it gives a plus and minus.

Labour + 166
Conservatives - 290

[youngmafbog]

They do seem to be saying where the gains are?

Of course its too early yet but the MSM like to make a meal out of things so it will be running commentary all day. Most results still to come in so pointless speculating about anything just yet.

[youngmafbog]

LAB
942
+168
Labour 942 councillors 168 councillors gained
CON
598
-296
Conservative 598 councillors 296 councillors lost
LD
454
+76
Liberal Democrat 454 councillors 76 councillors gained
IND
261
+16
Independents 261 councillors 16 councillors gained
GRN
88
+45
Green 88 councillors 45 councillors gained
RA
17
-2

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election/2023/england/results

[Rosetta]

I was pleased the Tories lost Plymouth, a large part due to them chopping down a load of trees. Local democracy in action. And I am not a Labour supporter

[bazwillrun]

dont worry, the gullible one will soon be here to troll the site with his in depth and visionary analysis of the situation....

[Blubster]

"dont worry, the gullible one will soon be here to troll the site with his in depth and visionary analysis of the situation.... "


Can't wait... LOL

[lankeela]

I am referring to the rolling banner underneath the results, where it mentions the council and whether it is a gain, hold, hung or as in my reference to 'loss' - but without knowing who gained it seems pointless telling us that.

[youngmafbog]

Use this, pop your council in and it will tell you.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election/2023/england/results

[tomus42]

Are you imagining this? Nothing would say something is a 'party' loss without telling you who had won it.

[THECORBYLOON]

Could it be a, "loss" because the council is now, "No Overall Control" (NOC), meaning no party has a majority and no party has gained it?