First he supported the party line to abolish them, now he wants them increased.

One of the local orators said the constiutuency had supported the party for many years and that would never change.

That share may be small but represents Syriza's core leftist base that supported the party through the years, he said.

Only a small fraction of the electors attend them, and only those who have always supported the party are allowed to vote.

The polling group's survey showed more Liberal voters strongly supported the party while more NDP supporters said they might still change their minds.