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Would you vote Conservative at the next election?

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cheeseismydownfall · 23/06/2020 07:21

Obviously this question isn't really relevant if you vote Conservative anyway!

Over my 25-odd year voting history I have voted Lib Dem, Labour and Green. I consider myself left wing and would never have considered a Tory vote. But if the principle parties maintain their current positions on women's rights then for the first time ever I will consider a Conservative vote at the next election - not simply because this one issue trumps everything else (although I personally feel very strongly about it, education, health and the environment are still hugely important to me) but because I simply don't trust the critical thinking skills of any party who have allowed themselves to be so thoroughly hijacked by the trans rights agenda and attempt to silence dissenting voices.

Anyone else feel this way?

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lafemme · 23/06/2020 07:43

No. But I do understand your thinking. I feel very politically lost at the moment.

Mumoblue · 23/06/2020 07:41

They're responsible for over 40k deaths, so no.
I feel like Labour at the moment is the lesser of two evils. But I also live in Tory-land so there's not much I can do individually.

Porridgeoat · 23/06/2020 07:41

I was labour. Can’t vote labour now or even Lib Dem’s or greens. Party misogyny.

Conservative I’ve never ever in my life considered voting for. I would consider voting for them now if labour continues to be misogynistic and not acknowledge the female sex

GingerAndTheBiscuits · 23/06/2020 07:40

Nope, never. Will watch how Labour handles the issue between now and next election. It necessary I’ll spoil my ballot.

amymel2016 · 23/06/2020 07:40

Nope! Women’s rights are the last thing on the Tories agenda.

Dances · 23/06/2020 07:39

If they sort out this mess, yes

cheeseismydownfall · 23/06/2020 07:38

Indeed, all good points. I live in one of the safest conservative seats in the country so sadly for me it feels very hypothetical anyway. It is really interesting to see how strongly you all feel.

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Puppymummy20 · 23/06/2020 07:38

No. They have the blood of tens of thousands - and counting - on their hands for the way they’ve mismanaged the COVID crisis and we are among the worst-affected in the world. For that alone I could never vote for them. Add in the lies, Brexit, more lies, the complete contempt for the poor and vulnerable, lies, child poverty, the defunding of women’s refuges and councils being unable to provide basic essential services... no, never.

But I won’t vote Labour (former party member of long standing) or Lib Dem either until they sort themselves out and work out what a woman is. Or at least stop persecuting and expelling those who do know, and allow a proper debate.

KaptainKaveman · 23/06/2020 07:35

If you vote for the tories you're voting for people who endorse racism, sexism and the class divide.

Wizadorawobble · 23/06/2020 07:31

No.

joystir59 · 23/06/2020 07:29

The Tories don't give a shit about womens rights

joystir59 · 23/06/2020 07:28

Nope. Worst of all evils.

ChaToilLeam · 23/06/2020 07:27

No. Even under these circumstances they will not get my vote.

ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson · 23/06/2020 07:27

No. I want competence and integrity.

Quillink · 23/06/2020 07:27

Labour have lost me but it's unlikely that I would vote conservative in a GE. If my conservative candidate was particularly strong on women's protections I might consider it in local elections.

Helmetbymidnight · 23/06/2020 07:26

i wouldnt dream of it.

LorenzoVonMatterhorn · 23/06/2020 07:25

But they're Untrustworthy liars Out for themselves. We have seen it over and over again. Would you really vote for a man who is a lying racist and Misogynist?

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