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To be increasung concerned about Restore Britain.

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NoisyHiker · 11/06/2026 07:20

I know many people don't like Owen Jones, but I found this article deeply disturbing.

I am a child of immigrants, and my children are mixed race. So things like this are really starting to worry me.

I completely understand why people are angry at the current rate and quality of immigration (my own family are also disgruntled with it). But Restore want to deport even those who have citizenship.

And I am genuinely concerned that things are going to get worse than Farage if the government don't get a grip on this.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/10/restore-britain-right-politics-white-supremacist

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Sliverswan · 18/07/2026 11:30

And that's the point
It's got out of hand
People are talking the piss
No one needs to bring 18 relatives over ..where in the world, except UK ,could we go and do the same ,then claim benefits when we get there ..the answer..is nowhere ...which is as it should be
We are such a bloody walk over the UK
I suspect the whole world is laughing at us
I don't want an extreme party in power
I want one of the main ones to grow a fucking backbone and actually bloody govern putting UK first

IDoHaveACrystalBall · 18/07/2026 11:09

@friedaklein "Right. Because that's what high earning immigrants with Oxbridge or Yale degrees do. Bring their mummies over."

why not? That's exactly what my cousin did. They spent New Year's Eve at a party where she met lots of parents in the same situation and now has a whole social group based on that. It was a glamorous party in central London because of the nature of his job lots of international workers, not objecting to that at all and I don't think Restore are either

I fully appreciate that these people will often have got their jobs on merit, but perhaps we need to say they can only bring a spouse, not the whole family.

and of course, one refugee should not be allowed to bring 17 family members.

NarnianQueen · 18/07/2026 10:59

Have you missed the news this week? There is LITERALLY a case of a Gazan refugee being allowed to bring 18 family members here

You can debate the rights and wrongs of it but you can’t deny it’s happening

friedaklein · 18/07/2026 10:28

Paganpentacle · 18/07/2026 09:57

As long as they pay their way and don’t expect the public purse to support 20 additional family members

Right. Because that's what high earning immigrants with Oxbridge or Yale degrees do. Bring their mummies over.

We have 1 m NEETS who won't or can't work, entire generations on benefits, a rapidly aging population, but blaming immigrants is the easiest way out. And one that every political party resorts to when they can't solve bigger problems.

ExtraOnions · 18/07/2026 10:12

I’ve had a leaflet through from them.

6 policies .. including deporting people who are here legally (I’m pretty sure they don’t mean my Irish family). Anyway the final policy is about installing Christian Values, coming at the end of 5 of the least Christian policies you might see.

These people need to spend more time reading their Bible

Paganpentacle · 18/07/2026 09:57

friedaklein · 18/07/2026 09:02

My British born DS is doing the same job. They all had the same opportunity to apply and are paid the same. The job requires a high level of numeracy, several rounds of tests and in some cases, a masters. He's one of 3 British born who passed. The rest are from India, China, the EU and Singapore.

IMO they deserve to be here.

As long as they pay their way and don’t expect the public purse to support 20 additional family members

friedaklein · 18/07/2026 09:02

aberamagold · 18/07/2026 01:07

We don't want them if there are any unemployed British graduates who could do their jobs and pay the same tax - which given their ages won't require any experience.

My British born DS is doing the same job. They all had the same opportunity to apply and are paid the same. The job requires a high level of numeracy, several rounds of tests and in some cases, a masters. He's one of 3 British born who passed. The rest are from India, China, the EU and Singapore.

IMO they deserve to be here.

suburberphobe · 18/07/2026 01:31

I get you OP.

Single mum with a biracial child.

aberamagold · 18/07/2026 01:10

OneAmberFinch · 18/07/2026 00:43

The Rwanda scheme is nonsense though and assumes that we have to abide by the extremely outdated agreements about how refugees are treated now, where you can illegally cross a border but if you say some magic words then it's not illegal anymore. You can just... not do that. Fast, onshore processing, with a hard cap on acceptances based on resource availability rather than how sob the story is, and the swift default answer being "no, go home, or stay here in jail". No Rwanda required. Especially not reciprocal schemes!

This.
We need to prioritise the needs of British citizens over the needs of any random that chooses to rock up here.

aberamagold · 18/07/2026 01:07

friedaklein · 17/07/2026 13:42

https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/immigration_border_control
Their policies are clear as mud.

They are against the Boriswave. Ok. Does that include high paying Boriswavers? DS works with 22 yr old Boriswavers- LSE and UCL grads- who earn £50 k per year in the City. No joke. Do we not want them so they can pay tax for our 1 m NEETS? And many are from " non desirable" countries.

We don't want them if there are any unemployed British graduates who could do their jobs and pay the same tax - which given their ages won't require any experience.

Duckagogo · 18/07/2026 00:53

LuckyHazelFox · 11/06/2026 07:26

Farage parted ways with Lowe because of Lowe's stance on deportation. If immigrants are here legally, there isn't an issue. I would take what Jones, the rape denier says, with a huge sprinkling of salt.

Yep. As usual first comment nailed t.

IDoHaveACrystalBall · 18/07/2026 00:48

@OneAmberFinch that's a really interesting perspective, thank you

With regards to the jail thing, one problem is that some are going to opt to stay here in jail. They will, quite correctly, think that there is some hope of an amnesty. And they certainly wouldn't be kept in jail long. To be honest, that's something this country would never actually do anyway, so it's kind of a moot point.

OneAmberFinch · 18/07/2026 00:43

The Rwanda scheme is nonsense though and assumes that we have to abide by the extremely outdated agreements about how refugees are treated now, where you can illegally cross a border but if you say some magic words then it's not illegal anymore. You can just... not do that. Fast, onshore processing, with a hard cap on acceptances based on resource availability rather than how sob the story is, and the swift default answer being "no, go home, or stay here in jail". No Rwanda required. Especially not reciprocal schemes!

OneAmberFinch · 18/07/2026 00:36

I'm an immigrant from the Boriswave (very early). I have ILR now.

I'd be fine if they said all ILR was cancelled and everyone has to reapply to a new, much higher standard. Same as if they did it for acquired citizenship; it should be as trivial to lose as it is to acquire. I'm very confident I'd meet any standard that even Reform/Restore would care to impose. I'd actively like this to happen. I want people to think of immigrants as people who've come here with a lot to offer and who actively like this country/culture for more than just its benefits system!

I'd be upset and my life would need to change significantly if they blanket deported every one of us, but I'd make a plan. We have some options. A sovereign British government isn't obliged to make policy based on what upsets me, if they believe it would overall benefit the native British population who don't have other options.

CovenOfCheeses · 17/07/2026 23:44

RufustheFactualReindeer · 17/07/2026 20:49

Simple. Confuse “Your” and “you’re” or “there” and “their” or “they’re”. Deport deport.

don’t be silly….

If you cannot speak the King’s English you do not deserve to live in his land. Basic communication skills are sacrosanct and a minimum to live and work in this country. If a person does not have a basic standard of English, they cannot work at a normal level to be a functioning member of society. So they need to be deported. If no one will take them then send them to Rwanda and pay them to take our dregs. This is the only way that we can save our country. Deport deport. Should not matter what colour you are, deport. Rupert Lowe is the only one who will save this country by getting rid of the detritus of this country. Basic literacy and numeracy should be the minimum to be able to serve the country. I am sick of my money being given to people who cannot serve society and just take and take because they do not integrate or have a basic level of education. Why should we keep these people in our country?

5128gap · 17/07/2026 21:18

Paganpentacle · 17/07/2026 13:49

No. Lowe has been very clear it doesn't include anyone working, paying taxes and integrating.

Edited

Unless they live in social housing. Or if they have an accident or get cancer or give birth to a disabled child who needs care so they can't work.
Oh, and only as long as they're not a woman with a son, husband or brother who commits a crime. Though presumably if they're a man with a son, husband (would that still be allowed?) or brother who commits a crime, they're OK, as no mention of male family members of criminals. Which if you didn't know better, you might think was a bit on the misogynist side.

Pedallleur · 17/07/2026 21:07

CovenOfCheeses · 17/07/2026 18:22

Reform are the only party solving the prison crisis by bringing back capital punishment. The way you see who to deport, just have a colour chart and if you pass this an English test. Simple. Confuse “Your” and “you’re” or “there” and “their” or “they’re”. Deport deport. Nowhere to go, bring back the Rwanda scheme. Only the hard left who hate the working classes would disagree with this policy. The working classes have been destroyed by the left in this country and I do not know why the working classes do not rise up against these people who want to destroy them. Only Restore can bring back common sense.

A lot of their fan base would fail that test. Where are the deported going? Have to send them somewhere. Any European country would refuse ships permission to enter their waters or aircraft to land. So now its Africa, Middle East or Sub Continent. Same will apply. Unless money changes hands and we commit to pay for the upkeep in eg Rwanda. Or is out of the country, out of mind?

Pedallleur · 17/07/2026 20:56

Paganpentacle · 17/07/2026 13:28

Yes- I like her too.

you might do but she is replaceable if she falters or a better candidate comes along. Its the manifesto that counts not the personality

RufustheFactualReindeer · 17/07/2026 20:49

Simple. Confuse “Your” and “you’re” or “there” and “their” or “they’re”. Deport deport.

don’t be silly….

Sliverswan · 17/07/2026 20:38

CovenOfCheeses · 17/07/2026 18:22

Reform are the only party solving the prison crisis by bringing back capital punishment. The way you see who to deport, just have a colour chart and if you pass this an English test. Simple. Confuse “Your” and “you’re” or “there” and “their” or “they’re”. Deport deport. Nowhere to go, bring back the Rwanda scheme. Only the hard left who hate the working classes would disagree with this policy. The working classes have been destroyed by the left in this country and I do not know why the working classes do not rise up against these people who want to destroy them. Only Restore can bring back common sense.

I think you made a mistake there ..your first word..
Reform are not bringing back capital punishment
But restore have said the members of parliament can vote on it
So even restore have not said they are bringing it back ,
they have just said they will offer a vote ..which obviously the members of parliament will all vote against

CovenOfCheeses · 17/07/2026 18:22

Sliverswan · 17/07/2026 12:57

No they won't be chucking NHS doctors out
I've read the policy to
No one integrated ,earning ,contributing , fitting in ..is going anywhere
He's talking about People not born here ,not working,and sitting in council houses all day not learning English.
No one contributing,to the system,fully integrated is going anywhere

Reform are the only party solving the prison crisis by bringing back capital punishment. The way you see who to deport, just have a colour chart and if you pass this an English test. Simple. Confuse “Your” and “you’re” or “there” and “their” or “they’re”. Deport deport. Nowhere to go, bring back the Rwanda scheme. Only the hard left who hate the working classes would disagree with this policy. The working classes have been destroyed by the left in this country and I do not know why the working classes do not rise up against these people who want to destroy them. Only Restore can bring back common sense.

Sliverswan · 17/07/2026 14:48

Paganpentacle · 17/07/2026 13:49

No. Lowe has been very clear it doesn't include anyone working, paying taxes and integrating.

Edited

Exactly..you only have to look at the policy on line ,all clearly stated

Sliverswan · 17/07/2026 14:47

friedaklein · 17/07/2026 13:42

https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/immigration_border_control
Their policies are clear as mud.

They are against the Boriswave. Ok. Does that include high paying Boriswavers? DS works with 22 yr old Boriswavers- LSE and UCL grads- who earn £50 k per year in the City. No joke. Do we not want them so they can pay tax for our 1 m NEETS? And many are from " non desirable" countries.

Read their policies
I'm not their spokesman

Paganpentacle · 17/07/2026 13:51

friedaklein · 17/07/2026 13:42

https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/immigration_border_control
Their policies are clear as mud.

They are against the Boriswave. Ok. Does that include high paying Boriswavers? DS works with 22 yr old Boriswavers- LSE and UCL grads- who earn £50 k per year in the City. No joke. Do we not want them so they can pay tax for our 1 m NEETS? And many are from " non desirable" countries.

Mass Deportations: Legitimacy, Legality, and Logistics

You posted their objective, not the policy.

https://assets.nationbuilder.com/restorebritain/pages/630/attachments/original/1760000259/Mass_Deportations__Legitimacy__Legality__and_Logistics.pdf?1760000259

JHound · 17/07/2026 13:50

Tiptow · 17/07/2026 11:19

That’s a question from a non Londoner.

No True Scotsman Fallacy