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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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Magnir · 08/07/2025 23:01

Is OP one of the 'we want more social housing but not near me' Labour supporters

CheekyFish · 08/07/2025 23:00

PandoraSocks · 08/07/2025 22:56

Given that Reform keep losing MPs, the banner will probably out live the party.

290 MPs if the election happened now apparently.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/new-mega-poll-puts-reform-uk-on-course-for-290-seats-in-the-house-of-commons/ar-AA1I3dok

MSN

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/new-mega-poll-puts-reform-uk-on-course-for-290-seats-in-the-house-of-commons/ar-AA1I3dok

PandoraSocks · 08/07/2025 23:00

IdaGlossop · 08/07/2025 22:57

Your post is so good I read it four times 🤩

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🤣

Dahliasrule · 08/07/2025 22:59

MrsTerryPratchett · 08/07/2025 21:08

You could do the same job with a nice subtle piece of artwork. EU flag? Doves and other lovely symbols?

I’d to tempted to put a big FUCK OFF FARAGE sign but possibly I shouldn’t be allowed to.

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Our neighbour opposite put up a reform poster during the recent council elections. Our 14 year old DGS then put an EU flag up in his window. Neighbour retaliated by putting up a second bigger poster. Both are still up but we took down EU flag after the elections.

Cornishclio · 08/07/2025 22:59

PandoraSocks · 08/07/2025 22:56

Given that Reform keep losing MPs, the banner will probably out live the party.

I agree.

NormasArse · 08/07/2025 22:58

IonaJ · 08/07/2025 21:22

You’ve lost me..why wouldn’t I have been?

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You lost me with your snidey post about people in social housing.

I hate Reform, but I hate snobs just as much.

OneFunBrickNewt · 08/07/2025 22:58

IonaJ · 08/07/2025 21:00

Yes it’s a Reform banner. Each to their own in terms of politics, but being the first thing you see when turning in to our street is not great. I feel sorry for any residents who are thinking about selling their house soon.

Unfortunately it may attract the racists to your street, as well as putting off decent people. But his property, so he can put it up. Although neigbour is clearly thick or racist, probably both.

IdaGlossop · 08/07/2025 22:57

PandoraSocks · 08/07/2025 22:56

Given that Reform keep losing MPs, the banner will probably out live the party.

Your post is so good I read it four times 🤩

PandoraSocks · 08/07/2025 22:57

So sorry for quadruple posts, not sure what happened!

Scout2016 · 08/07/2025 22:57

Zanzara · 08/07/2025 22:40

This cannot be a serious thread. I call goady wind-up.

I really hope you're right. Every post just makes it worse.

TheNuthatch · 08/07/2025 22:56

Emonade · 08/07/2025 22:50

Fucking hell

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Tis true I'm afraid

PandoraSocks · 08/07/2025 22:56

Given that Reform keep losing MPs, the banner will probably out live the party.

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PandoraSocks · 08/07/2025 22:56

Given that Reform keep losing MPs, the banner will probably out live the party.

AiryFairyLights · 08/07/2025 22:55

IonaJ · 08/07/2025 21:00

Yes it’s a Reform banner. Each to their own in terms of politics, but being the first thing you see when turning in to our street is not great. I feel sorry for any residents who are thinking about selling their house soon.

Oh give over!!!! This has to be the most ridiculous thing I've read on Mumsnet in a long time!!!

CurlewCelia · 08/07/2025 22:55

Emonade · 08/07/2025 22:50

Fucking hell

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Can you imagine?
Estate agents could start putting this on the spiel for the house: “Spacious garden with shed, private parking, newly-installed Worcester Bosch boiler. This street is very popular with Reform voters. Early viewing is advised.”

Cornishclio · 08/07/2025 22:54

bellamorgan · 08/07/2025 22:08

There’s a few up locally not just reform. People are clearly passionate about their political beliefs publicly.

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I think it is the equivalent of wearing a MAGA hat in the USA. It speaks of who you are rather than just supporting a political party so I would dispute his politics are just a small part of his personality as a PP says. He wants to be identified as a Reform voter with all the connotations which go along with that.

On that note I would like to be told one good policy of Farages which is not stop the boats or get rid of immigration which is all friends of mine could tell me the other day. When I pointed out that Farage and his cronies voted against the employment rights bill, deny climate change and seem to want to privatise the NHS through the back door they knew nothing about that.

Oddsocksanduglyshoes · 08/07/2025 22:54

Get over yourself and mind your own business.

sesquipedalian · 08/07/2025 22:54

OP, people have always put up political banners and slogans. It’s no reflection on you - and it’s normally pretty safe. Political parties take out insurance in case of damage, because it almost never happens. It’s a poor show if our freedom of speech is curtailed to the point that we don’t dare to show our political allegiances in public for fear of the consequences.

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 08/07/2025 22:52

YANBU

ManchesterLu · 08/07/2025 22:51

As long as it's clear whose property the banner is on, why would you even think it would have anything to do with you?

nomas · 08/07/2025 22:51

YANBU, OP. We have a couple of towns near us where the locals do that and it just makes others avoid those towns.

There aren’t any Labour or Con banners anywhere either.

SaulHudsonDavidJones · 08/07/2025 22:51

FOJN · 08/07/2025 20:56

"Unwarranted attention"? What do you mean and who from?

Unless he's supporting something illegal then I think you should mind your own business.

That’s a bit harsh. Op is justified in not wanting negative attention and possible retribution so close to her home!

Emonade · 08/07/2025 22:50

TheNuthatch · 08/07/2025 21:06

You don't need to feel sorry for residents who want to sell their homes. Reform are the most popular party in England and Wales rn, so the banner may help to boost interest.

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Fucking hell