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Cannot handle Nigel Farage being PM

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Designless · 17/02/2026 10:46

The goofy toad of toad hall-faced wanker

At least other countries have sexy right wing twats, why do we get him?

1.Please say his name as it is supposed to be said - farage like garage

  1. Please don't vote for him he's one of Those Guys - smug, sweaty faced supercilious thickies
  1. All his policies are gash
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Julen7 · 17/02/2026 19:39

Alexandra2001 · 17/02/2026 19:37

Then why aren't the Cons ahead? and why is Reforms popularity falling?

3.5 years is a very long time in politics, a great deal can happen, either way, the result of the next GE is by no means a foregone conclusion.

If 3.5 years is such a long time what relevance do the polls you keep posting have?

kundalini7 · 17/02/2026 19:39

Farage doesn't want to be PM. He would actually be held to account then. He would instantly resign if elected, just as he resigned from politics immediately after Brexit. He is just an antagonist - all mouth, no substance, and well he knows it. Vile individual.

Dragonscaledaisy · 17/02/2026 19:38

PandoraSocks · 17/02/2026 19:30

Labour will be in a Plaid Cymru-led coalition by the looks of things. It is very exciting.☺️

I'm sure it is if you live in Wales. Starmer wasn't joking when he said he would use Wales as blueprint. I wonder how long it will take him to drag the rest of the UK down to the level of Wales. He's certainly making great progress in that regard.

Alexandra2001 · 17/02/2026 19:37

Julen7 · 17/02/2026 19:35

Going by Labour’s current performance (in fact going on their performance ever since they were elected), a vanishingly unlikely scenario.

Then why aren't the Cons ahead? and why is Reforms popularity falling?

3.5 years is a very long time in politics, a great deal can happen, either way, the result of the next GE is by no means a foregone conclusion.

Julen7 · 17/02/2026 19:35

Alexandra2001 · 17/02/2026 19:32

Well, i know that would really float your boat but if the Tories and Reform cannot get substantially ahead of Labour now, then its possible Labour will at the very least stay in via a coalition.

Wouldn't you be pleased? 😂

Problem both Reform and the Tories have is Brexit, more and more people think we made a huge mistake leaving and who is to blame for Brexit......?

Edited

Going by Labour’s current performance (in fact going on their performance ever since they were elected), a vanishingly unlikely scenario.

Alexandra2001 · 17/02/2026 19:32

Julen7 · 17/02/2026 19:29

And Labour? Are we going to hear in a minute they are heading for victory?

Sorry see your post now edited.

Edited

Well, i know that would really float your boat but if the Tories and Reform cannot get substantially ahead of Labour now, then its possible Labour will at the very least stay in via a coalition.

Wouldn't you be pleased? 😂

Problem both Reform and the Tories have is Brexit, more and more people think we made a huge mistake leaving and who is to blame for Brexit......?

PandoraSocks · 17/02/2026 19:30

Dragonscaledaisy · 17/02/2026 19:15

Complete nonsense. Labour in Wales have whined on endlessly over the years trying to blame the Tories for their complete destruction of the country. Let's hope the Welsh finally see some sense and get rid of them in May.

Labour will be in a Plaid Cymru-led coalition by the looks of things. It is very exciting.☺️

Julen7 · 17/02/2026 19:29

Alexandra2001 · 17/02/2026 19:27

100% this - can't stand the guy & he now plans on getting rid of the Equalities Act.

However, Reform are now on 24% support, not good enough to win.

Remarkable that the Tories are doing so badly, on just 18%, below Labour, who have hardly had a stella few weeks.

Edited

And Labour? Are we going to hear in a minute they are heading for victory?

Sorry see your post now edited.

Alexandra2001 · 17/02/2026 19:27

Designless · 17/02/2026 10:46

The goofy toad of toad hall-faced wanker

At least other countries have sexy right wing twats, why do we get him?

1.Please say his name as it is supposed to be said - farage like garage

  1. Please don't vote for him he's one of Those Guys - smug, sweaty faced supercilious thickies
  1. All his policies are gash

100% this - can't stand the guy & he now plans on getting rid of the Equalities Act.

However, Reform are now on 24% support, not good enough to win.

Remarkable that the Tories are doing so badly, on just 18%, below Labour, who have hardly had a stella few weeks.

EasternStandard · 17/02/2026 19:27

JHound · 17/02/2026 19:22

No I mean “when”.

And here is that lack of ownership for one’s choices.

Do you mean Reform are definitely getting in at the next GE, in your opinion

PandoraSocks · 17/02/2026 19:26

thepariscrimefiles · 17/02/2026 18:53

If Reform does get to form a government, a lot of their voters will get a big shock when they realise what they have actually voted for. No NHS will disproportionately affect Reform voters (older, in low paid jobs or unemployed, in poor health) and mass deportations of foreigners won't make Reform voters' lives any better although they may get a very transient thrill from revelling in the suffering of people they deem unworthy.

Reform politicians have shown no aptitude for running councils and they have delivered some of the highest council tax increases.

Farage is a grifter rather than a grafter. He will love being Prime Minister but will be too lazy to do the work. It will all be an utter shit show.

Not to mention the effect slashing benefits will have on Reform voters.

Dragonscaledaisy · 17/02/2026 19:25

JHound · 17/02/2026 19:22

No I mean “when”.

And here is that lack of ownership for one’s choices.

Not a hope in hell. 😂

JHound · 17/02/2026 19:22

Dragonscaledaisy · 17/02/2026 19:21

You mean 'if' presumably - and that will be down to Labour's performance over the next 3 years.

No I mean “when”.

And here is that lack of ownership for one’s choices.

Dragonscaledaisy · 17/02/2026 19:22

JHound · 17/02/2026 19:21

Well you cared enough to quote me and respond so….

So what?

JHound · 17/02/2026 19:21

Dragonscaledaisy · 17/02/2026 19:20

No one cares what you're talking about. I'm discussing accountability and blame.

Well you cared enough to quote me and respond so….

Dragonscaledaisy · 17/02/2026 19:21

JHound · 17/02/2026 19:20

They hold some councils. And all their fuck-ups of those councils is “Labour’s fault”.

I predict that will continue when Reform achieves power. Much as all of Trump’s failures are the Democrats fault.

Edited

You mean 'if' presumably - and that will be down to Labour's performance over the next 3 years.

JHound · 17/02/2026 19:20

EasternStandard · 17/02/2026 19:09

This only works if they’re in power, they’re not in yet.

They hold some councils. And all their fuck-ups of those councils is “Labour’s fault”.

I predict that will continue when Reform achieves power. Much as all of Trump’s failures are the Democrats fault.

Dragonscaledaisy · 17/02/2026 19:20

JHound · 17/02/2026 19:18

I am not talking about comments made by the “Labour Party in Wales”.

No one cares what you're talking about. I'm discussing accountability and blame.

JHound · 17/02/2026 19:18

Dragonscaledaisy · 17/02/2026 19:15

Complete nonsense. Labour in Wales have whined on endlessly over the years trying to blame the Tories for their complete destruction of the country. Let's hope the Welsh finally see some sense and get rid of them in May.

I am not talking about comments made by the “Labour Party in Wales”.

Dragonscaledaisy · 17/02/2026 19:15

JHound · 17/02/2026 18:33

It’s interesting as the lack of accountability has started to surface.

Poor performance by Reform is Labour’s fault.
Poor performance by Labour is not however the Tory’s fault.

Interesting.

Complete nonsense. Labour in Wales have whined on endlessly over the years trying to blame the Tories for their complete destruction of the country. Let's hope the Welsh finally see some sense and get rid of them in May.

EasternStandard · 17/02/2026 19:09

JHound · 17/02/2026 18:33

It’s interesting as the lack of accountability has started to surface.

Poor performance by Reform is Labour’s fault.
Poor performance by Labour is not however the Tory’s fault.

Interesting.

This only works if they’re in power, they’re not in yet.

thepariscrimefiles · 17/02/2026 18:53

menopausalfart · 17/02/2026 18:35

The country is a shit-show because of the Tories. Now people want to vote for the Tories again just because they have a different name? None of this makes sense.
Braverman said a Reform government would 'repeal the Equality Act' on day one if it wins the next election.
She said: "Why does no one in this Government seem to care that it’s white working-class boys who have the worst educational outcomes in our country today? On day one, she has said they will get rid of the Equality Department, scrap the Equality Minister, and repeal the Equality Act.
Employers won't be required to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people; employers would more than likely be able to sack disabled people or not give them a job at all if they ask for adjustments.

If Reform does get to form a government, a lot of their voters will get a big shock when they realise what they have actually voted for. No NHS will disproportionately affect Reform voters (older, in low paid jobs or unemployed, in poor health) and mass deportations of foreigners won't make Reform voters' lives any better although they may get a very transient thrill from revelling in the suffering of people they deem unworthy.

Reform politicians have shown no aptitude for running councils and they have delivered some of the highest council tax increases.

Farage is a grifter rather than a grafter. He will love being Prime Minister but will be too lazy to do the work. It will all be an utter shit show.

BlueJuniper94 · 17/02/2026 18:48

Dweetfidilove · 17/02/2026 17:24

Yes, I think we need a reckoning.

For the poor who vote against their interests.
For the apathetic who 'don't get involved in politics' while this is happening around them.
For the racism deniers.
For those who think their otherwise normal neighbours trying to forge a path in life (like them) are the enemy.
For those who mindlessly lose themselves in imagined Internet warfare.
For the flag raisers...

What does "reckoning" mean?

menopausalfart · 17/02/2026 18:35

The country is a shit-show because of the Tories. Now people want to vote for the Tories again just because they have a different name? None of this makes sense.
Braverman said a Reform government would 'repeal the Equality Act' on day one if it wins the next election.
She said: "Why does no one in this Government seem to care that it’s white working-class boys who have the worst educational outcomes in our country today? On day one, she has said they will get rid of the Equality Department, scrap the Equality Minister, and repeal the Equality Act.
Employers won't be required to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people; employers would more than likely be able to sack disabled people or not give them a job at all if they ask for adjustments.

ArcticBells · 17/02/2026 18:35

Anyone is better than the prospect of Angela Rayner