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Neighbour has put political banner on his fence

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IonaJ · 08/07/2025 20:52

Our neighbour’s house has a fence which faces a fairly busy road. He has taken it upon himself to tie a political banner (think ‘vote X’) to that fence.

Before anyone says it, yes I know it’s his property. But said party are divisive and I worry there may be some unwarranted attention as a result.

Do you think we would be unreasonable to politely suggest it is taken down, or to compromise, only put there during election periods?

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Thelostjewels · 12/07/2025 08:13

@Xenia people did that on a private estate ?

Jumpingthruhoops · 11/07/2025 23:57

MyMoneyIsAllSpent · 08/07/2025 21:00

Are you serious? Obviously Rachel Reeves hasn’t hiked taxes enough if that’s all you have to worry about.

Exactly this! At this point, I'd be more wary if my neighbour's banner said Vote Labour! 😂😂

BIossomtoes · 11/07/2025 23:36

CheekyFish · 11/07/2025 22:46

@PandoraSocks I think probability can be difficult to grasp, so I understand the confusion. I’ll keep you updated on the odds.

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Probability isn’t a complex subject. We all understand that it changes with time and circumstance.

PandoraSocks · 11/07/2025 23:18

CheekyFish · 11/07/2025 22:46

@PandoraSocks I think probability can be difficult to grasp, so I understand the confusion. I’ll keep you updated on the odds.

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Maybe wait until around December 2028 to do so.

CheekyFish · 11/07/2025 22:46

@PandoraSocks I think probability can be difficult to grasp, so I understand the confusion. I’ll keep you updated on the odds.

PandoraSocks · 11/07/2025 22:01

CheekyFish · 11/07/2025 21:47

Exactly.

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I think the point BIossomtoes is making has gone sailing way over your head.

CheekyFish · 11/07/2025 21:47

BIossomtoes · 11/07/2025 21:45

Why would I do that? Admittedly I’d have done stunningly well if I’d put money on them in 2020.

Exactly.

BIossomtoes · 11/07/2025 21:45

Why would I do that? Admittedly I’d have done stunningly well if I’d put money on them in 2020.

CheekyFish · 11/07/2025 21:39

BIossomtoes · 11/07/2025 21:28

Data which will be completely irrelevant in four years time.

Sounds to me like you should put a bet on Labour whilst they have poor odds of winning.

BIossomtoes · 11/07/2025 21:28

Data which will be completely irrelevant in four years time.

CheekyFish · 11/07/2025 21:18

BIossomtoes · 11/07/2025 20:46

Exactly.

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Yes, makes sense. It’s why I love betting odds for politics, it’s it the only truely impartial view you get. Cold hard data.

BIossomtoes · 11/07/2025 20:46

CheekyFish · 11/07/2025 20:45

I can’t find any odds on that, probably not enough data available to make meaningful probability predictions.

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Exactly.

CheekyFish · 11/07/2025 20:45

BIossomtoes · 11/07/2025 19:33

It’s four years until we go to the polls. Who gives a stuff what the odds are at this point? It’s like betting on the 2029 Wimbledon final.

I can’t find any odds on that, probably not enough data available to make meaningful probability predictions.

Howmanycatsistoomany · 11/07/2025 20:02

IonaJ · 08/07/2025 22:23

It’s hardly a controversial statement!

It was observed on the local Facebook page at the time of the last election that Reform were canvassing the new build social housing estate.

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It's an inaccurate statement. Educate yourself OP.
How Britain voted in the 2024 general election | YouGov

How Britain voted in the 2024 general election | YouGov

Using a sample of over 35,000 voters, YouGov looks at how voters voted at the 2024 election across factors like age, gender, class, education, income, work status, housing tenure and their vote at past elections

https://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/49978-how-britain-voted-in-the-2024-general-election

BIossomtoes · 11/07/2025 19:33

It’s four years until we go to the polls. Who gives a stuff what the odds are at this point? It’s like betting on the 2029 Wimbledon final.

CheekyFish · 11/07/2025 19:27

PandoraSocks · 09/07/2025 21:42

🤣

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Reform being the next Government odds have increased to 11/8 now. I’m not taking gambling advice from you again @PandoraSocks !! 🙂

Abitofalark · 11/07/2025 19:13

'Divisive'? All political parties are divisive. That's kind of the system. I do think if public servants such as the police can put political banners on official cars and livery and town halls who are there to serve the public can fly special political flags and paint roads in political colours, then why shouldn't the people do the same on their own fence or other property? I don't particularly like such things and wouldn't do it myself but fair's fair.

runningonberocca · 11/07/2025 11:55

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Champagneandpringles24 · 10/07/2025 07:16

Good on your neighbour.

JohnofWessex · 10/07/2025 07:09

Bottom line is that its a planning issue

Off to The Council I suggest

savagedaughter · 10/07/2025 06:32

ColinOfficeTrolley · 09/07/2025 04:56

Not really 'wild' though is it. I certainly couldn't be friends with someone who thinks Tommy Robinson is some kind of god and that brown people don't belong in this country.

If you think that's a difference you could put aside, then that's up to you.

Personally that's where I would draw the line and could not be friends with a Reform voter, because FUNDAMENTALLY, we would have zero interest common.

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Wait, did you just claim that anybody who doesn't vote the way you think is appropriate thinks "Tommy Robinson is some kind of god and that brown people don't belong in this country". Surely you are not that bigoted and ill educated. Surely this is a joke response.

PandoraSocks · 09/07/2025 21:42

CheekyFish · 09/07/2025 21:34

Odds are still 7/5 for reform vs 8/5 for labour, I’ll keep you posted.

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🤣

CheekyFish · 09/07/2025 21:34

PandoraSocks · 09/07/2025 20:49

Your reply is a bit garbled. But I think you are insulting me?

Let's see what happens next year and then in 2029, eh?

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Odds are still 7/5 for reform vs 8/5 for labour, I’ll keep you posted.

PandoraSocks · 09/07/2025 20:49

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Your reply is a bit garbled. But I think you are insulting me?

Let's see what happens next year and then in 2029, eh?

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