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Neighbour has put up huge Unite the Kingdom flag

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UrticaDioca · 05/10/2025 15:05

I am gutted. I haven't seen a single flag in my town, and suddenly this union jack goes up two doors over with the words 'Unite the Kingdom' printed on it in capital letters. The flag is huge and flying from a pole on top of their shed, but it's in their own garden so nothing can be done.

I am the daughter of an immigrant mother and therefore mixed race. Now I have to see this fucking flag waving at me every time I look out of my kitchen or living room windows.

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GaIadriel · 09/10/2025 20:17

SheSmellsSeaShells · 05/10/2025 15:14

I would interpret Unite the Kingdom as anti racist and in opposition to the St George flag epidemic.

Me too. Unity is generally about everybody uniting.

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 20:09

Jumpers4goalposts · 09/10/2025 19:59

OMG feelings you really are ridiculous, I have seen little evidence which would stand up to any form of scrutiny.

Fortunately, not as ridiculous as you.

Jumpers4goalposts · 09/10/2025 19:59

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 19:24

It's pointless discussing anything with people like you, who form their opinion based on feelings and decide what other people's motives are for them!

If you look over my comments on this thread you will see I've had a lot to say and backed it up with evidence, unlike yourself.

'People like you see immigrants as numbers rather than people.' No. I see unvetted illegal immigrants as a national security risk and an enormous drain on taxpayers money. Neither of these things are false.

'people with very little power are the root cause of all yours and societies issues.' I certainly never said they are the root cause of the problems in the UK but they are a contributory factor.

Any other baseless assumptions you'd like to make?

OMG feelings you really are ridiculous, I have seen little evidence which would stand up to any form of scrutiny.

UrticaDioca · 09/10/2025 19:59

I am surprised that 50% of people think it's unreasonable to be dismayed by a Tommy Robinson sloganed flag.

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UrticaDioca · 09/10/2025 19:48

DP reckons the wife came home and told them to take the bloody thing down.

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UrticaDioca · 09/10/2025 19:47

Sorry - I abandoned my thread because there were too many messages to read, as well as some really outright racist/xenophobic ones that I didn't have the time or energy to respond to.

Anyway the big news is - the flag has been taken down (presumably by the owners)!! Goodness knows why. But it's gone!

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IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 19:24

Jumpers4goalposts · 09/10/2025 19:04

Oh please…. It honestly is pointless discussing anything with people like you the reality is you have very little to say and what you do have is steeped in hypocrisy and scaremongering. People like you see immigrants as numbers rather than people and are easily led into the idea that this tiny percentage of disadvantaged people with very little power are the root cause of all yours and societies issues.

It's pointless discussing anything with people like you, who form their opinion based on feelings and decide what other people's motives are for them!

If you look over my comments on this thread you will see I've had a lot to say and backed it up with evidence, unlike yourself.

'People like you see immigrants as numbers rather than people.' No. I see unvetted illegal immigrants as a national security risk and an enormous drain on taxpayers money. Neither of these things are false.

'people with very little power are the root cause of all yours and societies issues.' I certainly never said they are the root cause of the problems in the UK but they are a contributory factor.

Any other baseless assumptions you'd like to make?

Jumpers4goalposts · 09/10/2025 19:04

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 18:47

'Because for people like you it is a race issue whether you admit it or not…' Who do you people actually think you are? The arrogance is disgusting. The same arrogance that calls BAME people who support right wing parties condescending names. YOU are the one that is fixated on race, not me.

I'm really not interested in your anecdotal evidence.
'These are not the people she needs to be worried out.' Well I don't suppose immigrants who are volunteering for charities are the people she'd need to worry about. 😂But that isn't what we were talking about. I specifically said unvetted, illegal males are the concern. Including... shock horror white men from the likes of Romania and Albania.

'I’m ignoring immigration because it’s not the issue.' No you are ignoring it because you are out of your depth.

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Oh please…. It honestly is pointless discussing anything with people like you the reality is you have very little to say and what you do have is steeped in hypocrisy and scaremongering. People like you see immigrants as numbers rather than people and are easily led into the idea that this tiny percentage of disadvantaged people with very little power are the root cause of all yours and societies issues.

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 18:47

Jumpers4goalposts · 09/10/2025 17:35

Because for people like you it is a race issue whether you admit it or not…. We don’t hear the same outcry’s about other immigrants. If that is the case Kirsty is merely a victim of scaremongering as the statistic demonstrates who she should be worried about. Where i live there is a charity which provides a cooked breakfast for anyone who needs it either because of cost or company, been running for years, it is run entirely by volunteers, the vast majority of which are now immigrants wanting to give back. These are not the people she needs to be worried out. Doesn’t make sure a good story for the TR supporters or GB news though does it?

I’m ignoring immigration because it’s not the issue, it’s a distraction being pushed. Smoke and mirrors.

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'Because for people like you it is a race issue whether you admit it or not…' Who do you people actually think you are? The arrogance is disgusting. The same arrogance that calls BAME people who support right wing parties condescending names. YOU are the one that is fixated on race, not me.

I'm really not interested in your anecdotal evidence.
'These are not the people she needs to be worried out.' Well I don't suppose immigrants who are volunteering for charities are the people she'd need to worry about. 😂But that isn't what we were talking about. I specifically said unvetted, illegal males are the concern. Including... shock horror white men from the likes of Romania and Albania.

'I’m ignoring immigration because it’s not the issue.' No you are ignoring it because you are out of your depth.

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 18:37

CreativeGreen · 09/10/2025 17:19

Ok, perhaps I'll take out the bit you didn't understand and see if you can answer the rest: what on earth do you mean by 'likely story'? Just such a weird thing to say, I thought.

Oh no no, we aren't playing the game, where you gloss over your silly comment and focus on mine. I'm not being drawn into an argument that is off topic. Try harder.

Jumpers4goalposts · 09/10/2025 17:35

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 16:27

No your point isn't relevant at all. Nobody can deny allowing thousands of unvetted men into our country puts people (particularly women and girls) at risk. There have been multiple cases of immigrants following women and girls, sexual assaults, rapes and paedos caught trying to meet underaged girls for sex. So for you to come out with 'Oh well it's more likely to be someone she knows,' it is indeed a moot point.

'your point has to relate to skin colour. Otherwise how does Kirsty know these people in the area are immigrant as far as I know they don’t come with badges.' What is the obsession with making this about race? Honestly. Erm, perhaps Kirsty is looking over her shoulder because she has been told a hotel nearby has been filled with unvetted potentially criminal men and is therefore justly more wary.

'give perfect examples of how this can be done and the huge positive impact of reducing this wealth gap on society.' But what are your ideas or the solutions you agree with? You are the one bringing up wealth disparity after all, whilst ignoring how immigration plays into this and affects the working classes most.

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Because for people like you it is a race issue whether you admit it or not…. We don’t hear the same outcry’s about other immigrants. If that is the case Kirsty is merely a victim of scaremongering as the statistic demonstrates who she should be worried about. Where i live there is a charity which provides a cooked breakfast for anyone who needs it either because of cost or company, been running for years, it is run entirely by volunteers, the vast majority of which are now immigrants wanting to give back. These are not the people she needs to be worried out. Doesn’t make sure a good story for the TR supporters or GB news though does it?

I’m ignoring immigration because it’s not the issue, it’s a distraction being pushed. Smoke and mirrors.

EatingsCheating · 09/10/2025 17:33

DangerousAlchemy · 09/10/2025 16:42

I'm not spreading lies though? I haven't written a single word about any of Tommy Robinson's convictions, false or otherwise! He's just an awful, awful excuse for a human yet you seem to be firmly supporting him and getting very irate if anyone speaks against him 🤷‍♀️👀 I think that says more about you than it does about me. Let me guess - you're not a racist though? 🙄

Keep up, DangerousAlchemy. My initial post wasn’t even directed at you. It was aimed at the person spreading blatant lies that Tommy Robinson is a convicted paedophile and was involved in a racially motivated attack that killed one man and left another fighting for his life. That claim is an abject lie, plain and simple, and it doesn’t matter who it’s about. You can dislike someone all you like, but inventing crimes crosses a line.

Defamation is illegal for a reason, and the rule of law applies to everyone in the UK, whether you like it or not. Talking rubbish about people isn’t a harmless pastime because it ruins lives and fuels hate. There are plenty of unhinged people out there who don’t need much of an excuse to turn violent, and spreading lies like that just gives them one.

And honestly, there’s no point even arguing with someone like you. You’ve shown no comprehension and no critical thought, yet you’re quick to throw out the same lazy “racist” line without knowing a single thing about me. It’s tedious, predictable and says far more about you than it ever will about me.

I never once said I agree with anything Tommy Robinson stands for, but I have a serious problem with the truth being twisted to fit an agenda. Facts don’t stop mattering just because you dislike the person they involve.

I’m done responding to you. You clearly prefer virtue signalling over truth, and I’m not wasting any more time arguing with someone who mistakes moral posturing for critical thought. Take care, and maybe try reading next time.

CreativeGreen · 09/10/2025 17:19

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 16:12

What? There is more to flying flags than not getting a Drs appointment. What an odd remark.

Ok, perhaps I'll take out the bit you didn't understand and see if you can answer the rest: what on earth do you mean by 'likely story'? Just such a weird thing to say, I thought.

awkwardasfuck · 09/10/2025 16:46

awkwardasfuck · 09/10/2025 10:55

Who do you mean then? Why don't you mean me. I dont fit your description of native. So who is causing things to "happen" to Luton. Whats happened to Luton in your opinion

@EatingsCheatingwe're waiting...

DangerousAlchemy · 09/10/2025 16:42

EatingsCheating · 09/10/2025 16:01

So it’s apparently fine to spread complete lies as long as they fit the “right” narrative? That’s the hypocrisy that’s rotting public debate in this country. People scream about misinformation when it suits them, but when it’s about someone they don’t like, they’ll repeat any rumour as fact.
What was written about Tommy Robinson is false. He’s never been convicted of anything involving children or of any racially motivated attack that killed anyone. Those are serious accusations, and it’s called defamation under British law. His actual convictions are public record and take two minutes to verify, so there’s no excuse for spreading lies!

And before you pipe up again with “you’re defending him,” try reading what’s actually written. Pointing out a lie isn’t defending someone, it’s standing up for the truth. The lack of basic comprehension in these debates is staggering. I don’t care who it’s about (left, right, or anyone in between), you don’t get to rewrite reality because it suits your agenda.

I'm not spreading lies though? I haven't written a single word about any of Tommy Robinson's convictions, false or otherwise! He's just an awful, awful excuse for a human yet you seem to be firmly supporting him and getting very irate if anyone speaks against him 🤷‍♀️👀 I think that says more about you than it does about me. Let me guess - you're not a racist though? 🙄

Boomer55 · 09/10/2025 16:29

SheSmellsSeaShells · 05/10/2025 15:14

I would interpret Unite the Kingdom as anti racist and in opposition to the St George flag epidemic.

So would I. Uniting everyone means just that, 🤷‍♀️

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 16:27

Jumpers4goalposts · 09/10/2025 16:03

Oh please…. If you are talking about the risk of SA for women then my point is 100% relevant stop deflecting, and if it isn’t about that then your point has to relate to skin colour. Otherwise how does Kirsty know these people in the area are immigrant as far as I know they don’t come with badges.

There is plenty of information from much cleverer people than me who give perfect examples of how this can be done and the huge positive impact of reducing this wealth gap on society. This is not the first time in history we have been in this situation.

No your point isn't relevant at all. Nobody can deny allowing thousands of unvetted men into our country puts people (particularly women and girls) at risk. There have been multiple cases of immigrants following women and girls, sexual assaults, rapes and paedos caught trying to meet underaged girls for sex. So for you to come out with 'Oh well it's more likely to be someone she knows,' it is indeed a moot point.

'your point has to relate to skin colour. Otherwise how does Kirsty know these people in the area are immigrant as far as I know they don’t come with badges.' What is the obsession with making this about race? Honestly. Erm, perhaps Kirsty is looking over her shoulder because she has been told a hotel nearby has been filled with unvetted potentially criminal men and is therefore justly more wary.

'give perfect examples of how this can be done and the huge positive impact of reducing this wealth gap on society.' But what are your ideas or the solutions you agree with? You are the one bringing up wealth disparity after all, whilst ignoring how immigration plays into this and affects the working classes most.

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 16:13

CurlewKate · 09/10/2025 15:27

There are lots of areas in the country with practically no immigrants. Why would I lie about it? Isn’t that part of the problem?

To be fair I know there are areas with little immigration. This is beside the point.

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 16:12

CreativeGreen · 09/10/2025 15:06

How do you mean "likely story"? There are actually are immigrants but this person is lying? Or hasn't noticed them? If the latter... does it even matter?

But you're quite right "one of the other reasons" will inevitably apply. Weird, then, only to fly flags about one of those perceived reasons, isn't it?

What? There is more to flying flags than not getting a Drs appointment. What an odd remark.

Jumpers4goalposts · 09/10/2025 16:03

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 14:14

I was indeed suggesting the threat of SA from unvetted men. You attempted to deflect by saying SA is more likely to be committed by someone the victim knows. Nobody is disputing the stats, but your comment was irrelevant to the topic we were discussing.

And what has skin colour got to do with the price of fish? We are talking about immigrant status not race.

'want to see a tax on assets worth over a certain amount.' So how does that look to you? And how does this change wealth disparity?

In 2024-25, the top one per cent of income tax payers earned 13.3% of total income and paid 28.2% of income tax.

The top ten per cent of income tax payers earned 35.1% of total income in 2024-25 and paid 60.2% of income tax.

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Oh please…. If you are talking about the risk of SA for women then my point is 100% relevant stop deflecting, and if it isn’t about that then your point has to relate to skin colour. Otherwise how does Kirsty know these people in the area are immigrant as far as I know they don’t come with badges.

There is plenty of information from much cleverer people than me who give perfect examples of how this can be done and the huge positive impact of reducing this wealth gap on society. This is not the first time in history we have been in this situation.

EatingsCheating · 09/10/2025 16:01

DangerousAlchemy · 09/10/2025 14:39

I honestly can't believe you are defending a man like Tommy Robinson. Though it's an anonymous forum, so perhaps I can 🤷‍♀️

So it’s apparently fine to spread complete lies as long as they fit the “right” narrative? That’s the hypocrisy that’s rotting public debate in this country. People scream about misinformation when it suits them, but when it’s about someone they don’t like, they’ll repeat any rumour as fact.
What was written about Tommy Robinson is false. He’s never been convicted of anything involving children or of any racially motivated attack that killed anyone. Those are serious accusations, and it’s called defamation under British law. His actual convictions are public record and take two minutes to verify, so there’s no excuse for spreading lies!

And before you pipe up again with “you’re defending him,” try reading what’s actually written. Pointing out a lie isn’t defending someone, it’s standing up for the truth. The lack of basic comprehension in these debates is staggering. I don’t care who it’s about (left, right, or anyone in between), you don’t get to rewrite reality because it suits your agenda.

CurlewKate · 09/10/2025 15:27

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 14:18

Likely story but either way one of the other reasons getting a Drs appointment is difficult will apply. It's not rocket science.

There are lots of areas in the country with practically no immigrants. Why would I lie about it? Isn’t that part of the problem?

CreativeGreen · 09/10/2025 15:06

IAmThePrettiestManOnMyIsland · 09/10/2025 14:18

Likely story but either way one of the other reasons getting a Drs appointment is difficult will apply. It's not rocket science.

How do you mean "likely story"? There are actually are immigrants but this person is lying? Or hasn't noticed them? If the latter... does it even matter?

But you're quite right "one of the other reasons" will inevitably apply. Weird, then, only to fly flags about one of those perceived reasons, isn't it?

DangerousAlchemy · 09/10/2025 14:39

EatingsCheating · 09/10/2025 13:50

I’m not here to defend Tommy Robinson, but you can’t just accuse someone of crimes that never happened because you don’t like them. He has never been convicted of any offence involving children or indeed for any sexual offences! Making things like that up is just outright defamation.
What do you honestly hope to achieve by lying about someone like that? It doesn’t make your argument stronger, it just proves you don’t have one. This is exactly why people have stopped trusting public debate in this country because too many are more interested in smearing others than in being honest. You don't have to like the man, just don't make things up!

I honestly can't believe you are defending a man like Tommy Robinson. Though it's an anonymous forum, so perhaps I can 🤷‍♀️

DangerousAlchemy · 09/10/2025 14:38

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 05/10/2025 15:18

It's just you.

Most people know that "unite the kingdom" reflects support for a racist campaign led by Tommy Robinson and his cronies.

Surely everyone should know this by now - its been all over the news and social media?? So people are supporting fascist groups by mistake because they are ignorant? Great 👀🤷‍♀️

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