AIBU to consider voting Green instead of Labour in local elections?

Pothole mending and community workshops with a side of antisemitism. Lovely.

I hate how polarised it’s become. I think it was you earlier on in this thread that was accused of being a Reform supporter because you didn’t want to vote Green. Why do people think they’re the only two options?

I'll be voting 100. They're the only party that have a sensible economic outlook - taking wealth and rethinking our outdated infrastructure. Labour are a bunch of self serving sleazeballs - Lord Mandelson anyone????

I know, right?

Where are all the sensible, centrist parties 😩😩

Not for a minute. Greens and Reform are two cheeks of a very unattractive arse and I wouldn't vote for either of them. We don't need any flavour of warped ideology and racism, we need sensible politics, delivered in a way that benefits the most people possible.

YABU for posting about the elections at all. Do whatever you choose.

The Lib Dem’s appear to have shifted slightly. They’ve also annoyed TRAs by taking on board the SC judgement in relation to internal elections.

https://liberalvoiceforwomen.org/blog/safeguards-matter

I'm voting Green as unhappy with Labour. But I think it's entirely reasonable to vote for whomever you like.

Or Reform

As many people have pointed out, I’m not voting for the parliamentary party leader. My local Lib Dem councillors are actually far more sensible and have been doing the job well for years.

So you’re ignoring everything in that list. Okaaaay

Not goading, just curious. What policies do you find scary?

I said Reform know what a woman is. And they do. And the Greens don’t. How can you think if protecting women’s rights when you don’t know what a woman is?

If you don’t like women or Jewish people then go for it

Labour need more time. Was never going to be easy given what they inherited.

Ed Davey thinks a woman can have a penis. He says it all the time. He hasn’t even pretended to roll back on this at all.

At a local level it is about what their policies are for the locality. Our green councillor is the most active one we have ever had, taking up local causes and helping people.

Of course I’m not voting Reform. Or Green. And I judge anyone who thinks it’s a reasonable thing to do. It’s as reasonable as smacking a small child. You don’t have to do something so vile. So don’t.

Councils run Leisure Centres - do they prioritise safeguarding of women and girls

Councils run LEA schools - do they ensure that safeguarding is key to all policies

Councils run local transport - do they prioritise buses and trams that can be used by those too young or old to drive

Councils deal with potholes - do they prioritise repairs over legal fights

Councils fund adult social care - do they try to keep offshore private equity companies from taking profits

Councils fund SEN education - are they trying to keep private profiteers out

Councils handle bin collections - is the recycling system in your area working

Councils DO NOT build homes
Councils DO NOT control where asylum hostels are placed
Councils DO NOT set Whitehall policy
Councils DO NOT report to local MPs

https://www.libdems.org.uk/code-of-conduct/transphobia

The Lib Dems are a viable alternative in my area. This is their policy and while not perfect, at least they don’t insist that trans women are women.

Um I think you need to get out and read up on Reform a bit more. 🤣

Ways Reform threaten women’s rights :-

Scrapping the Equality Act 2010: Reform has pledged to replace the Equality Act 2010 and eliminate "diversity, equality, and inclusion" measures. Critics suggest this would remove crucial protections against sex discrimination in the workplace and in public life.
Reproductive Rights and Abortion: Reform leader Nigel Farage has described the current 24-week abortion limit as "utterly ludicrous," raising concerns about restricting access to abortion. Some members have argued against an "absolute right" to bodily autonomy.
Workplace Rights: Proposals to replace the Employment Rights Act have caused concern over the potential loss of protections for maternity leave, job security, and discrimination protections.
"Pro-Family" Policies and Tax: Some proponents associated with the party have suggested a "reverse child benefit" or tax increases for childless individuals, aimed at encouraging a traditional, "family-friendly" structure that critics say would push women into the home and limit their choices.

Rhetoric and Representation
Gender Gap and Misogyny: Reports indicate that Reform UK has struggled to attract women voters, with a significant gender divide in support. The party has been accused of fostering a "nasty thread of misogyny".
Offensive Remarks: Multiple candidates have been accused of making sexist or offensive remarks about women in public life.
Andrew Tate: Farage has referred to misogynist influencer Andrew Tate as an "important voice for men," attracting criticism for appearing to endorse such views.

To be fair, thdemocrats would also habe eroded women’s rights. The Americans were damned either way