Ooh it's that day
On the apathy discussion I can see why people act that way. We "basically" have a two party system with a choice between two very similar parties, I could see why people feel like there's no point caring any more. I think the ideal if one doesn't want to vote for one of the biggies and it's a safe seat to at least spoil the ballot paper as that at least expresses dissatisfaction with the system.
I prefer this to the "lol protest vote" that a friend is likely to do (for Reform unfortunately. He's often frustrated in life and easily led by "man with a pint of beer says fuck it let's do something drastic"). As was mentioned, it seems those who are fairly politically ignorant are easily swayed by populism.
Still not sure myself whether to "waste" the vote on Green, or hold my nose and vote Labour. Probably a last minute "fuck it" choice either way.