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I5itm3 · 29/06/2024 20:35

Labour
Tories
Lib Dem
Green
Reform
SNP (Scotland)

And why?

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DontBiteTheCat · 02/07/2024 12:14

InterIgnis · 02/07/2024 12:06

As I said, I’m undecided as to whether I’m going to vote or not.

Which is your prerogative.

I answered your question on whose interests you should vote on behalf of. The “I might not vote because it won’t affect me” comes across as quite a selfish attitude to have, but as I said - your prerogative.

InterIgnis · 02/07/2024 12:06

DontBiteTheCat · 02/07/2024 12:00

The most vulnerable of the group.

As I said, I’m undecided as to whether I’m going to vote or not.

AhNowTed · 02/07/2024 12:02

Jonathan Pie with your handy reminder of 14 years of this shit-show.

x.com/jonathanpienews/status/1808078089370349656?s=46&t=tm415yZZZz0e-dE263leqA

DontBiteTheCat · 02/07/2024 12:00

InterIgnis · 02/07/2024 11:58

I mean, should I get a say when I’m not even going to be here to feel the possible impact/consequences of my vote?

A lot of the people I care about have left, as an aside, but of those who remain, whose interests do I vote for when those interests are represented by different parties?

The most vulnerable of the group.

Anonym00se · 02/07/2024 11:58

As for using the poverty line - you know how many young kids (especially girls) escape poverty?

You what? How does sport help someone escape poverty? (Unless they become a premier league footballer or something, which is extremely unlikely).

InterIgnis · 02/07/2024 11:58

DontBiteTheCat · 02/07/2024 11:54

But it’s not just about you, is it?

Vote for people you care about that aren’t leaving the country.

I mean, should I get a say when I’m not even going to be here to feel the possible impact/consequences of my vote?

A lot of the people I care about have left, as an aside, but of those who remain, whose interests do I vote for when those interests are represented by different parties?

DontBiteTheCat · 02/07/2024 11:54

InterIgnis · 02/07/2024 11:46

Not sure if I am voting tbh. I can, but I’m leaving the UK roughly three weeks after the election, so it’s not like I have a vested interest.

But it’s not just about you, is it?

Vote for people you care about that aren’t leaving the country.

InterIgnis · 02/07/2024 11:46

Not sure if I am voting tbh. I can, but I’m leaving the UK roughly three weeks after the election, so it’s not like I have a vested interest.

MrsSkylerWhite · 02/07/2024 11:40

To a life changing degree, very few I would have thought?

DontBiteTheCat · 02/07/2024 11:36

LostTheMarble · 02/07/2024 11:04

No some women don’t have uterus due to medical conditions, but being born with a penis/XY chromosomes isn’t one of those conditions. But please, if you can get those third spaces for those with gender beliefs sorted, feel free to pop off with Starmer and the rest of the ideology followers to use them. Of course, Starmer doesn’t want to implement third spaces, just happily place males into womens sex separated places without question.

As for using the poverty line - you know how many young kids (especially girls) escape poverty? Through sport. Are you happy to vote in a party that supports letting males into girl/women’s sports and taking their placements/future achievements away?

How many girls escape poverty through sport?

LostTheMarble · 02/07/2024 11:04

Greywhippet · 02/07/2024 10:22

To be honest, if women’s spaces are filled with this level of intolerance I’m not sure I want to be in them- I’ll take my fully 100% legitimate and unquestionable uterus (oh some women don’t have one of these by the way) into a gender neutral space where people don’t cling to biological determinism as a reason to keep voting kids into poverty

No some women don’t have uterus due to medical conditions, but being born with a penis/XY chromosomes isn’t one of those conditions. But please, if you can get those third spaces for those with gender beliefs sorted, feel free to pop off with Starmer and the rest of the ideology followers to use them. Of course, Starmer doesn’t want to implement third spaces, just happily place males into womens sex separated places without question.

As for using the poverty line - you know how many young kids (especially girls) escape poverty? Through sport. Are you happy to vote in a party that supports letting males into girl/women’s sports and taking their placements/future achievements away?

BeachParty · 02/07/2024 10:52

Whatafustercluck · 01/07/2024 08:11

Labour. The Tories have destroyed this country. I cannot forgive them for the Brexit disaster, nor for installing a PM who partied and lied his way through the pandemic while others said goodbye to loved ones on video call. How anyone can consider voting for them after all the hideous things they've done is beyond me. But that's democracy. So I hope they get the biggest trouncing in history. Karma.

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Well said
The partying was a total and utter piss take as others couldn't even visit their Mum/Dad/grandparents in a care home.

BeachParty · 02/07/2024 10:36

Churchview · 02/07/2024 08:43

Is anyone expecting Labour to provide a land of milk and honey? I'm not. I think we're just expecting something better than what the last 15 years have brought us to. It's either more of the same or change. I suppose it boils down to the fact that some of us don't believe they're all arseholes.

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Exactly

BeachParty · 02/07/2024 10:35

GreyCarpet · 02/07/2024 06:58

Labour has changed though.

I don't think they have that much, and they're still not the Tories that we have now, who definitely have made the country worse over the 14 years.

Dis626 · 02/07/2024 10:34

Labour
My area has always been conservative (with a large majority) and to be fair I quite liked our MP. I disagreed with his political views but he was always helpful on the rare occasions I contacted him. He has now retired, I really don't like our Conservative candidate and I think it is time for a change.

Ereyraa · 02/07/2024 10:24

Greywhippet · 02/07/2024 10:22

To be honest, if women’s spaces are filled with this level of intolerance I’m not sure I want to be in them- I’ll take my fully 100% legitimate and unquestionable uterus (oh some women don’t have one of these by the way) into a gender neutral space where people don’t cling to biological determinism as a reason to keep voting kids into poverty

Cheerio!

Greywhippet · 02/07/2024 10:22

Ereyraa · 01/07/2024 22:02

Deny what basic human rights?

It doesn’t matter if they are criminals or not; they shouldn’t be in women’s spaces if they were born with a penis, even if they are the second coming of Mother Teresa

To be honest, if women’s spaces are filled with this level of intolerance I’m not sure I want to be in them- I’ll take my fully 100% legitimate and unquestionable uterus (oh some women don’t have one of these by the way) into a gender neutral space where people don’t cling to biological determinism as a reason to keep voting kids into poverty

Churchview · 02/07/2024 08:43

LostTheMarble · 01/07/2024 23:45

They’re all arseholes. But not voting or spoiling my ballot is only making it easier for Labour. As I said, they will win in my area and will probably get that landslide for the whole country. Realistically we’re only looking at two parties fighting for power, and since my arm is (metaphorically) being twisted I’d sooner have Sunak than Starmer running the country. The Labour mp running for my area has made zero allusions to how they’d help the local area, just repeating all of the party’s soundbites, whilst our current Conservative MP has actually put work into an area of high poverty/low income. Why should I vote Labour just because everyone else is believing the land of milk and honey is just a tick away?

Is anyone expecting Labour to provide a land of milk and honey? I'm not. I think we're just expecting something better than what the last 15 years have brought us to. It's either more of the same or change. I suppose it boils down to the fact that some of us don't believe they're all arseholes.

TheFTrain · 02/07/2024 07:37

Lib Dem as a tactical vote to remove our Tory MP. It feels like she's given up anyway. We've had a couple of crappy leaflets through the door and that's it whilst the Lib Dem campaigners have been very proactive.

I cannot vote for the Conservative Party. They are an utter disgrace and driven this country into the ground. And I think I'd rather sever my head than vote for Farage.

Gooseysgirl · 02/07/2024 07:12

Independent - I'm in IDS constituency where the LP were predicted to win until Starmer began his lefty purge. I'm voting for Faiza Shaheen as is my DH and most of our friends. She has run an amazing campaign based on local issues and has a real chance of winning. There is a risk that the split vote will mean IDS sneaks back in but he will have zero influence on the back benches so I have made my peace with that.

GreyCarpet · 02/07/2024 06:58

BeachParty · 01/07/2024 23:26

You're obviously entitled to vote for who you like, but I honestly don't get this mindset.
I'm a woman, and I think it's absolutely bonkers that anyone would think that voting Conservative is the way to go as they care about women.
No they bloody don't!
I feel a hell of a lot unsafer under them than I ever have under Labour.

Labour has changed though.

MrsSkylerWhite · 02/07/2024 00:18

As I said, I disagree with you but ultimately, that’s what MPs need to do, listen to all of their constituents.

BeetlejuiceBeetlejuiceBeetlejuice · 02/07/2024 00:07

MrsSkylerWhite · 02/07/2024 00:03

@BeetlejuiceBeetlejuiceBeetlejuice

Locally, my MP is wonderful

I disagree with the rest of your post but that’s really good to read and a good basis for your decision. such a pity that so many MPs of whatever party are pretty woeful,

In the early days of fighting against the proposed changes to the GRA, the Tory MPs were the only ones who would meet with me or my group and engage in decent conversation. I was surprised how open many of them were. It was a hugely different story to the Labour MPs, some of whom openly protested when we had an event!

MrsSkylerWhite · 02/07/2024 00:03

@BeetlejuiceBeetlejuiceBeetlejuice

Locally, my MP is wonderful

I disagree with the rest of your post but that’s really good to read and a good basis for your decision. such a pity that so many MPs of whatever party are pretty woeful,

InALabourStronghold · 02/07/2024 00:02

It hasn’t been rebuilt until it elects Labour MPs which it hopefully will on Thursday. I’m beginning to think everything you post is invented. Why do you want me to persuade you of anyth8ng? I don’t want to. I simply pointed out an irrationality in the way you were pretending to decide.
I now think you aren’t in a Labour stronghold and are just stirring. Nothing adds up. I’m out. Have a good evening.
Clearly I can’t indicate which part of the red wall I inhabit - you need to trust me.
Nothing in what I’ve written has been invented. If you want me not to vote Conservative, persuade me to vote Labour but you won’t/can’t. I’d already decided and declared how I’ll vote. You took exception and I have given you several chances to change my mind. It’s a pity you won’t rise to the challenge, opened my eyes to your point of view. You don’t need to be out.
I CBA to stir. No one will be more disappointed than me when the local Labour candidate gets in again on Thursday. He does FA in parliament, is a standing joke and represents a party leader who doesn’t inspire.