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UK Politics
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But it’s voting for nobody. So it doesn’t actually count for anything. The only way it would, would be if “spoiled ballots” “wins” by having the most, then ever running MP in that constituency has to step down, be replaced by someone else and the election re-ran. But that will never ever happen so it’s futile to spoil imo.
I think that's a myth.
If spoiled ballots "win" nothing happens and the person with the most votes is elected anyway.
There's no way to tell the difference between accidentally spoiling a ballot and a protest vote, so they just don't mean anything.
If you're hoping that politicians will feel enough shame to step down if no one votes for them, then I'd like to introduce you to our last two prime ministers.