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To think this is the beginning of the end for Reform

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PandoraSox · 07/03/2025 19:06

Eight months in and the Reform UK Parliamentary party is disintegrating. Lowe has now had the whip removed.

To think this is the beginning of the end for Reform
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PandoraSox · 07/03/2025 19:28

OolongTeaDrinker · 07/03/2025 19:24

Why would it be the end for them - other parties' luminaries have got away with similar and much worse. Just because you want something to be true doesn't mean it will come to pass. I am not a reform voter, but they appeal to what seems to be a widening pool of people these days so I don't think this one thing will/can finish them off. I'm interested why you think the whole party will come crashing down over this?

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Because they are threatening each other with violence. Hardly good for party unity.

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WhereIsMyLight · 07/03/2025 19:27

PandoraSox · 07/03/2025 19:26

But the point is, if the Reform Party itself collapses, Reform supporters won't have a party to vote for, even if they still worship Farage. Unless he firms yet another party.

I doubt Reform will still exist by 2029.

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UKIP collapsed and along came Reform. If Reform collapses another shitty thing takes it place.

placemats · 07/03/2025 19:27

There's been a rash of recent by elections within local government and Reform hasn't won any. @OolongTeaDrinker

WhereIsMyLight · 07/03/2025 19:27

placemats · 07/03/2025 19:24

The statement wasn't signed by Farage @WhereIsMyLight

No, I can see that. My point is that Nigel Farage, who is the face of Reform, has a record of shitty behaviour. It didn’t stop him being elected as an MP. Or been seen as the face of Reform. Or Reform gaining the traction that have.

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PandoraSox · 07/03/2025 19:26

WhereIsMyLight · 07/03/2025 19:22

No, I don’t think it is the beginning of the end. Nigel Farage isn’t exactly a model citizen and that doesn’t stop people flocking to him and believing everything he says as gospel. There has also been bullying in other parties without any great change to voter numbers.

But the point is, if the Reform Party itself collapses, Reform supporters won't have a party to vote for, even if they still worship Farage. Unless he firms yet another party.

I doubt Reform will still exist by 2029.

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OolongTeaDrinker · 07/03/2025 19:24

PandoraSox · 07/03/2025 19:19

I would love to hear from the posters who think IABU.

Why would it be the end for them - other parties' luminaries have got away with similar and much worse. Just because you want something to be true doesn't mean it will come to pass. I am not a reform voter, but they appeal to what seems to be a widening pool of people these days so I don't think this one thing will/can finish them off. I'm interested why you think the whole party will come crashing down over this?

placemats · 07/03/2025 19:24

The statement wasn't signed by Farage @WhereIsMyLight

HarryVanderspeigle · 07/03/2025 19:23

I don't see reform followers caring about women being assaulted at work. They should know their place after all.

WhereIsMyLight · 07/03/2025 19:22

No, I don’t think it is the beginning of the end. Nigel Farage isn’t exactly a model citizen and that doesn’t stop people flocking to him and believing everything he says as gospel. There has also been bullying in other parties without any great change to voter numbers.

placemats · 07/03/2025 19:21

The conclusion is strange.

"Reform stands for the highest standards of conduct in public life, and we will apply these standards without fear, including within our own party."

Sounds like a threat notwithstanding that Reform has a real problem with councillors standing for public office.

Firenzeflower · 07/03/2025 19:20

It’s the hope that kills you.

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PandoraSox · 07/03/2025 19:20

sparrowflewdown · 07/03/2025 19:20

YABU

Why?

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sparrowflewdown · 07/03/2025 19:20

YABU

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PandoraSox · 07/03/2025 19:19

I would love to hear from the posters who think IABU.

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