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If you are Reform are you ok with this repulsive man potentially becoming an MP and representing women in parliament?

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Johnogroats · 27/05/2026 14:51

Robert Kenyon, the “cheeky local chappie” who is standing for Reform in Makerfield is on record as making some shockingly sexist comments and statements. Reform are standing by him.

Can I ask the women on here who are Reform voters if they are ok with the him remaining a candidate given what I cite below. Btw I am absolutely not, but I’m not and never will be a Reform voter for a variety of reasons.

  1. Retweeting a post about performing a (graphic description) of a sexual act on Carol Voderman.
  2. He has attacked women as being promiscuous and accused them of taking any decision to have an abortion lightly. He wrote, “reproductive rights, women's rights, they can dress it up all they want.
  3. They're deciding to kill a baby inside the womb. What they mean is they want to shag anyone they want. And if they get caught, they get a second chance and treat it as a secondary, last form of contraception.”

Either you think this is ok (don’t understand how anyone let alone a woman could be ok with it) or presumably you’ll be contacting Tice and Farage etc to drop him.

Interested in your thoughts.

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Quokkas · 29/05/2026 13:43

Whammyammy · 29/05/2026 13:38

But reduced chance of my grandchildren being sexuslly assaulted or stabbed 🤷

Why? 🤨

Whammyammy · 29/05/2026 13:38

But reduced chance of my grandchildren being sexuslly assaulted or stabbed 🤷

Quokkas · 29/05/2026 12:38

nomas · 29/05/2026 12:35

I'm guessing those women / people think they're safe from those risks. So they would trade sexism to women (who are faceless/nameless to them) in order to see the things they do want (ICE abuse).

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Yes, I agree. Much like that Leopards Eating People’s Faces Party meme (‘I never thought leopards would eat MY face,' sobs woman who voted for the Leopards Eating People's Faces Party).

EarthlyNightshade · 29/05/2026 12:37

I think Reform voters are fine with it because he is a means to an end. They want to stop immigration, he will not oppose that.

I also suspect they may be surrounded by people who generally speak about women in this way and are used to it.
And as someone mentioned above, people know who Trump is and still vote for him.

I would like to challenge poor behaviour across all parties. I don't buy into "they are all as bad as each other" - this is not an excuse to allow it.
And the "knows what a woman is", well... lots of very unpleasant men know what a woman is.

nomas · 29/05/2026 12:35

Johnogroats · 29/05/2026 11:39

Really sad but I’m sure you have a point. Still don’t understand why women would vote Kenyon… but I do t understand why they went and still go for the pussy grabber.

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I'm guessing those women / people think they're safe from those risks. So they would trade sexism to women (who are faceless/nameless to them) in order to see the things they do want (ICE abuse).

Quokkas · 29/05/2026 12:18

2dogsandabudgie · 28/05/2026 17:47

Strange how things change. A couple of years ago on here the left were claiming that the Tories were the 'evil' party and vilifying anyone who supported them.

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What do you mean? Are you suggesting previous left wing voters on here have now changed to supporting Reform?

Nemesis54 · 29/05/2026 11:44

Yes I am

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Johnogroats · 29/05/2026 11:39

AImportantMermaid · 29/05/2026 09:37

Here’s the thing - people vote for people like Kenyon BECAUSE they say things like that, not IN SPITE of them saying things like that. It’s like voting for Trump. The first time he was elected president, many voters possibly didn’t really know what they were getting. The second time round, they absolutely knew; they knew he was a rapey racist misogynist who cheated on his wives, slept with prostitutes, and was a leading character in the Epstein Files. They knew he was a liar and a hypocrite and a bully and a cheat. And enough people liked that about him to get him reelected.

We get it wrong when we believe everyone wants equal rights for all. The fact is that lots and lots of people really, really, don’t.

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Really sad but I’m sure you have a point. Still don’t understand why women would vote Kenyon… but I do t understand why they went and still go for the pussy grabber.

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Sewciopath · 29/05/2026 10:59

WheresMyHatGone · 29/05/2026 10:55

I think they are targeting a distinct demographic. I doubt we will see him in my area as he won't want to be challenged on his views nor do I think he has the intelligence for a sensible discussion about them.

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You have hit the nail on the head there, or should I say hit the pipe with the nail as dodgy plumbers often do!

5128gap · 29/05/2026 10:58

AImportantMermaid · 29/05/2026 09:37

Here’s the thing - people vote for people like Kenyon BECAUSE they say things like that, not IN SPITE of them saying things like that. It’s like voting for Trump. The first time he was elected president, many voters possibly didn’t really know what they were getting. The second time round, they absolutely knew; they knew he was a rapey racist misogynist who cheated on his wives, slept with prostitutes, and was a leading character in the Epstein Files. They knew he was a liar and a hypocrite and a bully and a cheat. And enough people liked that about him to get him reelected.

We get it wrong when we believe everyone wants equal rights for all. The fact is that lots and lots of people really, really, don’t.

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I'm inclined to agree with you. While decent intelligent people will see Kenyons tweets and feel horrified that an individual like this could be elected to our government, other crude, regressive specimens, of low intelligence and dubious morals will be cheering him on.
The men who think catcalling school girls in their uniforms is a great start to the day, that can't control their hilarity when their mate shouts 'tits' at a woman from the van, who subject women to their creepy unsolicited attentions, they'll all be delighted at the thought of 'one of the lads' sticking two fingers up at the 'woke brigade' spoiling their fun.

WheresMyHatGone · 29/05/2026 10:55

Sewciopath · 29/05/2026 07:26

Same. None of them have showed their face around here yet though. They seem to have certain areas that they are targeting.

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I think they are targeting a distinct demographic. I doubt we will see him in my area as he won't want to be challenged on his views nor do I think he has the intelligence for a sensible discussion about them.

AImportantMermaid · 29/05/2026 09:37

Here’s the thing - people vote for people like Kenyon BECAUSE they say things like that, not IN SPITE of them saying things like that. It’s like voting for Trump. The first time he was elected president, many voters possibly didn’t really know what they were getting. The second time round, they absolutely knew; they knew he was a rapey racist misogynist who cheated on his wives, slept with prostitutes, and was a leading character in the Epstein Files. They knew he was a liar and a hypocrite and a bully and a cheat. And enough people liked that about him to get him reelected.

We get it wrong when we believe everyone wants equal rights for all. The fact is that lots and lots of people really, really, don’t.

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Johnogroats · 29/05/2026 09:36

TheSparklyLemonSloth · 27/05/2026 21:47

  1. There is such a thing as the law of unintended consequences. Benefits as a safety net is generally a good development but no one would argue that there aren't cases of entitlement and over-reliance on handouts. Assisted dying might be well-intentioned but there are hideous examples of it being the thin end of the wedge. I think it was in Canada where a young man with diabetes recently took the decision to end his life, to his mother's anguish. Safe access to abortion can be seen as a good thing but of course some women do use abortion as contraception, which was never the intention, and it is irresponsible. I had a shocking conversation with a 16 year old many years ago, who told me that her friend, 17 at the time, never used contraception and was about to have her second abortion. Abortion should be a last resort.
  2. Carol Vorderman had a lot of work done to make herself look (stereotypically) sexually attractive. One man then found her sexually attractive, and another one retweeted the first's comment....shock, horror!
  3. There is a big difference between SAYING something and DOING or NOT DOING something. The Reform candidate has SAID some things you may not agree with, that you think may indicate worrying attitudes towards women. Let's look at what the Tories and Labour, who have been in power, have DONE and NOT DONE, that have had real consequences for women. They HAVE allowed, for decades, mass immigration from misogynistic cultures, so that, in 21st century Britain, we are dealing with FGM, honour killings, grooming gangs.... also Labour and Conservatives HAVE NOT dealt with the invasion on the south coast, so unvetted, undocumented males, free to roam about, are able to murder (Rhiannon White, stabbed to death with a screwdriver, so her little boy is now without his mother) and rape.

OP, don't worry so much about what candidates SAY. Ther're allowed to have opinions and you can argue with them if you want. Look at what candidates/politicians DO and DON’T DO in terms of POLICY and how that affects women and girls. Conventional politicians like Starmer nd others are too polished to retweet crude sexual comments and I don't recall him criticising some of the women who seek abortions. But he didn't want a national enquiry into the grooming gangs and he's done very little about the small boats.
It's the conventional, "respectable" middle class politicians who women should be worrying about.

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I’ve scrolled back to find this as you’ve asked why I hadn’t responded. TBH I’m not sure what you want me to say. But…

  1. Yes. Agreed. Laws need to have safeguards. Personally I’m pro assisted dying WITH appropriate and sensible safeguards…. The proposed law needs scrutiny and I guess parliament will come back to that one day.
  2. Re Vorders. What you say is vile. That tweet was repulsive and intended to humiliate her. You are saying that anyone who makes the most of themselves is inviting abuse. Just gross.
  3. Kenyon has repeatedly said vile things and shown us who he is. On him that’s enough for me to think at the least Reform should deselect him. With regard to other parties…. It’s bloody hard to change the course of a supertanker in 2 years. I think Labour / Starmer have been politically inept at times. I don’t think Starmer is a bad person. He wasn’t covering up child abuse as a report had been done. He had to change his stance (good thing) after Louise Casey I think looked into it. I know small boats numbers have been bad over this weekend but overall the immigration numbers are surprisingly headed in the right direction.

Hope that answers your points.

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CurlewKate · 29/05/2026 09:27

I’m sure members of the Labour and Green Party say appalling things too. This man is a prospective parliamentary candidate for a party that may well form the next administration.

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Johnogroats · 29/05/2026 09:16

tramtracks · 27/05/2026 16:16

I think the comments made to and about JK Rowling from members of the Labour and Green Party are far far worse and deeply misogynistic.

Neither are ok of course, but to imply somehow that one Reform wannabe MP is singularly worse than the trans supporting JKR haters doesn’t really wash.

I think the abuse that JKR has suffered is appalling. I’m not sure the comments are worse (but doubt I’ve seen all of them). If they are in the same league those people should absolutely be sanctioned. But here I’m focused on the current news about Kenyon. He may be a mere wannabe MP but seems to me at least to be entirely unsuited to represent the women of his potential constituency.

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CurlewKate · 29/05/2026 08:17

Also, there is no chance of the Greens forming the next government….

nomas · 29/05/2026 07:29

coulditbeme2323 · 27/05/2026 15:10

But you haven't started a thread asking the same about The Greens?

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So start your own. It’s not pay per thread.

Sewciopath · 29/05/2026 07:26

WheresMyHatGone · 28/05/2026 18:08

I am in the Makerfield constituency. I am absolutely itching for him or his lackeys to knock on my door to try and gain support. I will thoroughly enjoy discussing this with them.

Same. None of them have showed their face around here yet though. They seem to have certain areas that they are targeting.

5128gap · 28/05/2026 21:40

ByGraptharsHammer · 28/05/2026 21:14

You can just get your answer if you collect the following posts…

I am not voting Reform/do not support Reform/just saying

Explains supportive comments for Reform

Ha. Yes. The "Well, some people...who certainly by no means are me....think...
And the Working classes..which definitely isnt me either, obvs!....feel...
So while I certainly wouldn't vote for Reform myself...its not surprising that those other people..who did I say, aren't me...? do support them...."
I like those ones.

LiuBei · 28/05/2026 21:33

Glowingup · 27/05/2026 15:51

I think most people want to deport serial rapists. Most of them are deported. The fact that some aren’t is due to immigration laws and obligations under international treaties. What makes you think these Reform wankers would manage when ultimately these matters are for the courts, not politicians?

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I think reform might withdraw from international agreements. I'm not claiming that's a good thing. But parliament does decide what laws the courts follow.

Smeuse · 28/05/2026 21:26

It does make you wonder what the other potential Reform candidates are like

ByGraptharsHammer · 28/05/2026 21:14

You can just get your answer if you collect the following posts…

I am not voting Reform/do not support Reform/just saying

Explains supportive comments for Reform

CurlewKate · 28/05/2026 20:40

BIossomtoes · 28/05/2026 20:13

The OP is a question that could be answered yes or no. 🤷‍♀️

Yes, this. Nobody will answer it. I do wonder why.

BIossomtoes · 28/05/2026 20:37

If I’m such hard work don’t respond. Nobody’s holding a gun to your head.

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