‘Times change, principles don’t’: Britons share what will decide their vote this election

Many hundreds of people from all parts of the UK told the Guardian they would switch to a different party this UK general election. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA

“I’ll vote Labour, 100%,” said Sean, 36, a married designer and homeowner from Chester who voted Lib Dem at the last election. “The party is a lot more centrist now than it was in 2019.

“Keir Starmer may not be the most electrifying politician, but he is what we need right now. A safe, competent pair of hands who can bring some stability. And I’d absolutely trust Labour more with the NHS than the Tories. Labour will probably be more willing to invest in it.”