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After six weeks disorderly campaigning and election programmers in the nature of carrots to the donkey the decision seems clear.

An overall top majority and at least one extra seat appear to endorse the Government stand. If the real issue had been cost of living:, and if prices were hurting enough more sufferers would have voted. That was not the issue and many electors could not vote for Labour or National.

The Communist Party vote was small but cannot be dismissed. [unclear: A] better guide to Party strength is [unclear: the] continued existence of the People's Voice. National Government suits their book for it is more likely to cause a situation where the class war can be stepped up.