This migrant problem is going to let Reform in isn’t it?

Probably. It’s Farage’s go to scapegoat guaranteed to win votes.

2015
Migration is the problem….> it’s the EU’s fault….> Take back control of our borders and vote LEAVE

After the vote- Um, 😳 er it’s the Tories’ fault for doing Brexit wrong…even though they did the hard Brexit I said would do the trick.

2025
Migration is the problem…> it’s the woke left’s fault…. > save Britannia and vote REFORM

Day after- guess what he will say? Or rather, who will he blame?

Well, that is a very eloquent and well written reply. Thank you.

Really, well you’re still better off asking directly or reading posts on why. There’s enough to go on on here.

I thought you knew what Reform voters were thinking.

I have asked, the answer is always that they don't care about the policies.

Gaining public compliance, frightening them into obedience and believing everything the government told them.

@EvangelicalAboutButteredToast Can't say I personally think it would be a good plan, but your suggestion would probably be popular with tax payers fed up of propping up the welfare state. There's only so far you can push the law-abiding working population. Labour hasn't done anything for them as yet!

At the moment they don’t have any decent experience politicians however I do think that some will cross the floor if it looks like reform will get in. Junior ministers could end up running with a country I think it’s a real political opportunity

I think at this point Reform could probably do a better job than Labour. But then, Labour have set the bar incredibly low. I might vote Reform if it helps boot the useless PM out.

Like it or not, Reform know what the majority want.

Give it a try, there are others who know more about what they’re offering. Or you could have a look.

If you think you know who I’m voting for then you’ve likely mixed up posters.

Something needs to be done.

My local town is full of illegal immigrants. I don't feel safe going there, and I actively avoid the place.

We have also had a fatal stabbing not long back. The culprit? An illegal immigrant.

Shoplifting is rife. Only yesterday I saw some lowlife run off with a couple of large potted plants from our local supermarket. The security guard just shrugged.

On a regular basis, there are warnings to parents to be vigilant because men are approaching children to get in their car.

This country has turned into a lawless $hithole.

There is never an aswer to that question.

Anyone cheering for a Reform government should be asking it though.

As you said, soundbites

Farage is a master populist. He is great at complaining and moaning and pointing his finger. He has no idea how to run a country. He can't even run the Reform party properly. He will always blame others.

You’re probably better off asking someone who has said they are voting for Reform.

The point was Labour use soundbites as much as any party, and a problem they have is many can see they were empty lines - gangs / taxes / other

I don’t disagree. But many women do

This.

I am worried about women losing healthcare.

I am pro-choice - if someone doesn’t like abortion then they should have one.

And what do you think Reform will do differently?

I saw a poll that said 71% of British women want the abortion limit lowered, so their ‘conversation’ might not be that unpopular.

frankly, where I live, if people vote for reform I will breathe a sigh of relief that they are engaging with a democratic process. It could be worse. I’m worried about riots this summer.

I am 45 now so it won’t affect me but I would be terrified for young women if they get in. Along with other people!

Reminds me that women only ‘gain’ what men let us have…until they change their minds

Re sound bites it’s not just one party getting buy in - smash the gangs did similar at last GE, toolmaker stuff too. And no tax rises.

Calm down its just a saying.
To answer you`re above question simple nothing troubles me.

I dont care what goes on with the government war tax rise cost of living people sailing in people deported out people staying low wages child care cost yeah nothing dont care.

What were those reasons?

@Southwestten and @PandoraSocks

I have recently gone down a rabbit hole wrt American politics. We report on very little of what’s going on over there… and it’s a bad BAD situation.

(I suspect the UK news mollifies or ignores a lot of it as we have a ‘reasonable’ tariff deal and we know what happens when you get on the wrong side of Trump…)

I see the UK going the same way if we let Farage in. I totally agree… the local council shenanigans should make people turn away from voting for them, but we got hoodwinked into thinking that leaving the EU was a good idea and look what happened!

People are easily swayed by SM and sound bites. Our press knows exactly what buttons to press to get people riled up.

Farage is an excellent orator… just like Boris was. 😫

Im looking at Canada. You’re correct. The far right could win next, but I think Canadians are looking at what’s happening with their neighbour and will hesitate to go in the same direction.

Canada is a huge country and most of the issues that concern people are what’s happening in their state (BC) rather than their standing on the world stage.

It’s early days. I have an elderly relative who needs me atm, but I have relatives in BC and could move over there legally.