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ANewDawnAtLast

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HoorayHurrah · 04/07/2024 23:31

AIBU to think that tonight's victory brings in a new dawn.
A world where there is better benefits system, a world where childcare isn't the constant headache it is now, a world where workers's rights will be respected and expanded,
a world where private schools are no longer charity's, a world where those who can afford it are taxed, a world where asylum seekers are not sent off on a plane but treated with respect, a world where everyone will be housed, a world with more medical staff, a world where SEN children don't have to beg for taxi;s to go to school, a world where diagnosis or those with ND conditions children and adult is made easier, a world where every child has free lunches not just in school but in the holidays to.
A kinder gentler world at long last.

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LostTheMarble · 05/07/2024 10:58

ntmdino · 05/07/2024 10:12

OK, I say this as an autistic - the incoming government will have higher priority concerns than ND-specific services, and (for the time being) probably rightly so. The whole country's wrecked, and they basically have to build public services from the ground up with no money left.

Even worse, it's going to be years before we - the common grunts - feel the effects of anything they do to right the ship.

I suspect they'll do what they can to try to be more fair than the previous administration, and everybody will naturally benefit from the general improvements we all hope for, but there are going to be limits to how much they can focus on the needs of 1-2% of the population.

Time's what they need, and we need to be patient. That doesn't help anyone in the shit now, but...what else can be done?

the incoming government will have higher priority concerns than ND-specific services, and (for the time being) probably rightly so.

The ND crisis is going to have a huge effect on the future economy if this (or any government) doesn’t start taking it seriously. It’s already hugely affecting the education system in every area, the let down ND kids struggling, the teachers burning out and leaving because they didn’t sign up to be support workers, the neurotypical children missing out on classroom support and going under the radar..

Looking forward to the future, without the right support in schools/work there are going to be even more ND adults who are not going to cope in the workplace or eventually burnout/have a breakdown. This leads to even more people taking longterm breaks from employment and more pressure on the benefits system. And I say this as a parent to autistic children, there is no point dealing with the symptoms of the issue - now is the time to understand and remodel the crux of it. It has to be a key issue for the support of those with additional needs and for the overall system of work efficiency.

LostTheMarble · 05/07/2024 10:49

Glitterybee · 04/07/2024 23:32

Dream on

First post got it…

FlamingoMug · 05/07/2024 10:38

I wonder if this is an ironic post from the OP, actually mocking Labour supporters…

Toottooot · 05/07/2024 10:24

Nae chunce min.

IncompleteSenten · 05/07/2024 10:19

Oh how I wish you were right.
Sadly, you're wrong.
I bloody wish that was how it would go but let's be honest, there will never be massive change (well, unless we have a revolution) it will always be small changes by one party then changed right back by the other.

I'm glad the Tories are out but people have to be realistic here. There are no magic wands and nothing much is going to improve, certainly in the short term

ntmdino · 05/07/2024 10:12

OK, I say this as an autistic - the incoming government will have higher priority concerns than ND-specific services, and (for the time being) probably rightly so. The whole country's wrecked, and they basically have to build public services from the ground up with no money left.

Even worse, it's going to be years before we - the common grunts - feel the effects of anything they do to right the ship.

I suspect they'll do what they can to try to be more fair than the previous administration, and everybody will naturally benefit from the general improvements we all hope for, but there are going to be limits to how much they can focus on the needs of 1-2% of the population.

Time's what they need, and we need to be patient. That doesn't help anyone in the shit now, but...what else can be done?

HoneyButterPopcorn · 05/07/2024 10:05

I don’t trust them. I really don’t. Loads of promises and who is going to pay for it all? Oh that’s us then.

I don’t trust them on women’s rights and I don’t trust them to help small business. I don’t trust them to improve schools. I don’t trust them to help us in our old age either.

I don’t trust politicians who can’t/refuse to explain what sex is and thinks men can a cervix. They have riled up a horrible sex/gender war when they could have calmed it down, they chose to insult, attack and lie.

I don’t bloody trust them.

YoMamaOhOh · 05/07/2024 10:02

Sorry OP, but you’re deluded if you think things will be that amazing. You’re talking like it 1997 🤣

pizzaHeart · 05/07/2024 09:56

JennyTalworts · 04/07/2024 23:34

I think you're living in your own 'world'.

Getting far too carried away about a change of government.

Unless Keir Starmer has recruited Mary Poppins as his deputy?

She was yesterday on Sky News - smiling woman with long hair and a big umbrella.Oh no, it was Angela Rayner.

On a serious note OP, a lot of these would be nice but we should be realistic in our expectations.

TaylorSwish · 05/07/2024 09:49

Cheesecakelunch · 04/07/2024 23:36

It's the Labour Party not fucking Care Bears😅

😂

Whatevershallidowithmylife · 05/07/2024 09:43

Aww bless, you're just too cute!

protectoroftherealm · 05/07/2024 09:40

As I read your post I had the theme tune to In the Night Garden running through my head that's how imaginary I find your 'world'.

user1471505494 · 05/07/2024 08:50

SnowFrogJelly · 05/07/2024 00:55

Yes this is a bit over the top but it will be so great to have a change from the useless lying Tories

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We now have useless lying Labour

brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr · 05/07/2024 08:48

Floatingandundecided · 04/07/2024 23:34

A world where the word women is banned

Are the deputy PM and the chancellor of the exchequer not women then ???

WickedSerious · 05/07/2024 08:44

HoorayHurrah · 04/07/2024 23:35

I don't think I am deluded. This is a landslide victory. it;s what we wanted and there is nothing to stop it.

Drugs are bad m'kay?

HoneyButterPopcorn · 05/07/2024 08:19

Cheesecakelunch · 04/07/2024 23:36

It's the Labour Party not fucking Care Bears😅

Some of us remember and remember well past Labour governments. And this lot have the added 'bonus' of being captured by gender politics.

Gingernaut · 05/07/2024 01:51

Delulu is not the solulu

Raindropsoncanvas · 05/07/2024 01:46

We do not grow money trees. Are you included in “those who can afford it are taxed” or do you think others will foot the bill for all the things you list? You’re living in a dream world, OP.

Dramatic · 05/07/2024 00:58

I think you are being overly optimistic, things will get better but it won't be like the Blair years unfortunately.

SnowFrogJelly · 05/07/2024 00:55

HoorayHurrah · 04/07/2024 23:31

AIBU to think that tonight's victory brings in a new dawn.
A world where there is better benefits system, a world where childcare isn't the constant headache it is now, a world where workers's rights will be respected and expanded,
a world where private schools are no longer charity's, a world where those who can afford it are taxed, a world where asylum seekers are not sent off on a plane but treated with respect, a world where everyone will be housed, a world with more medical staff, a world where SEN children don't have to beg for taxi;s to go to school, a world where diagnosis or those with ND conditions children and adult is made easier, a world where every child has free lunches not just in school but in the holidays to.
A kinder gentler world at long last.

Yes this is a bit over the top but it will be so great to have a change from the useless lying Tories

SnowFrogJelly · 05/07/2024 00:52

Floatingandundecided · 04/07/2024 23:34

A world where the word women is banned

Don't talk wet

iamtheblcksheep · 05/07/2024 00:44

HoorayHurrah · 04/07/2024 23:36

The woman issue is my one concern but that seems to have been addressed in recent days.

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You really think so😂I really hope you have daughters

iamtheblcksheep · 05/07/2024 00:42

I will be very clear. Starmer will get his hands on very little of my money. I will hide through legal measures every god dam penny. I’ve worked my bollocks off to build a successful business. I’m afraid you’re going to have to find another chump to pay for your ‘better benefits system’

Ooral · 05/07/2024 00:38

ahagiraffe · 05/07/2024 00:37

I bet some ex Tory ministers would f@#k a care bear.

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I bet nearly all politicians already have..... the big thing that people forget is, they are all utter scumbags that are self serving. Peasants like us are not for their concern.

ahagiraffe · 05/07/2024 00:37

Cheesecakelunch · 04/07/2024 23:36

It's the Labour Party not fucking Care Bears😅

I bet some ex Tory ministers would f@#k a care bear.