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Which country will you move to if Reform win next election?

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Krenonges · 15/09/2025 20:21

Faced with the prospect of NHS being sold off, ICE-style immigration raids and deportations, emboldened bigots, changes to the school curriculum, public services dessimated, leaving EHCR, I honestly think I'll have no choice but to leave. I don't want to but I couldn't bring DC up in fascist state.

Luckily my DH, DC and I are all dual nationals of an EU country so we have an escape route if needed and this country goes to the dogs.

Where would you go?

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Falseknock · 17/09/2025 14:17

eqpi4t2hbsnktd · 17/09/2025 14:15

Spain? Nope thank you!

I think they have had enough of us. Our young people have not behaved well when they do go on holiday to Spain.

RhododendronFlowers · 17/09/2025 14:55

Falseknock · 17/09/2025 13:36

It's personal for the immigrants in this country who have to sleep with one eye open. They have to live in fear that a thug could kill them. Do you still believe the UK is blameless in it's involvement in Afghanistan? I can tell you one thing that is fact they weren't there to protect the women.

Oh for goodness sake. Just. Leave.it.
My husband is a migrant from that area.
My son teaches English to refugees.
I am well aware of all the problems.
Thank you.

Falseknock · 17/09/2025 15:00

RhododendronFlowers · 17/09/2025 14:55

Oh for goodness sake. Just. Leave.it.
My husband is a migrant from that area.
My son teaches English to refugees.
I am well aware of all the problems.
Thank you.

Why are you so defensive? What a typical thing to come out with. Yet the UK is blameless?
You can scroll on you don't have to respond.

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:04

Sskka · 17/09/2025 13:34

You do think that, though – it’s just that in your model they become chattel to be exploited by the destination state.

If it were solely a matter of personal choice then that would be one thing. But you’re leaving out of account the effect on other people (in this case, the ability of British workers to get a higher wage for doing care work).

You’re completely wrong.

But if you wish to invent a viewpoint to argue against have at it.

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:05

AlasPoor · 17/09/2025 13:47

What is 3rd world immigration

immigration from third world countries,

and what do you mean voters were not asked?

There was no Government mandate for mass immigration. Public opinion has been consistently against it.

What is a third world country?

Why would you expect a separate referendum on every government decision under a parliamentary democracy?

Crikeyalmighty · 17/09/2025 15:07

MsJinks · 17/09/2025 14:16

This is one of Reform’s ideas in much the same way as a ‘Norway type deal’ was floated as an idea pre referendum.
It will turn out we need the Good ole USA to help us out with private healthcare though in the end.

Yep I think the same too - it will turn out I reckon that none of these other insurers will pay the ‘sweetners’ - remember the Tory’s ( think it was Johnson but not sure) and his ‘no suggestion we would leave a customs union - they need us more than we need them ‘ nope, they didn’t -

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:07

Sundaymorningcalla · 17/09/2025 14:15

You've misquoted me to fit your narrative. Or are just stupid and are incapable of reading properly.

A reminder of what you wrote:

I walk around my local town centre now and it's awash with theft, drug addiction and money laundering. It doesn't take a genius to find the common denominator, they all originate from the same geographical location.

Sundaymorningcalla · 17/09/2025 15:08

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:07

A reminder of what you wrote:

I walk around my local town centre now and it's awash with theft, drug addiction and money laundering. It doesn't take a genius to find the common denominator, they all originate from the same geographical location.

Yes, the comment was specific to the people I had seen in my town centre, not those of another race or ethnicity has a whole.

HTH..

chocolatemademefat · 17/09/2025 15:09

Who will have the funds needed to move to another country? And why is this in AIBU???

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:10

Sundaymorningcalla · 17/09/2025 15:08

Yes, the comment was specific to the people I had seen in my town centre, not those of another race or ethnicity has a whole.

HTH..

I did not mention ethnicity or race.

This is what I said which quotes you directly:

”All theft, drug addiction and money laundering in your area comes from one geographical location?
All of it?
And you know this how?”

Southwestten · 17/09/2025 15:17

chocolatemademefat · Today 15:09
Who will have the funds needed to move to another country? And why is this in AIBU??

I’ve wondered this. Also, the amount of organisation and admin that would be needed to move to another country. Finding somewhere to live, organising schools, bring a car from UK or buying one in the new place, finding a doctor, finding an upholsterer or decorator if necessary, learning how taxes work, setting up a bank account (not sure if that is necessary now so much is done with cards).
Meeting people and making friends for both the parents and children……
That’s just a few - I’m sure there are many more things that need doing.

Holluschickie · 17/09/2025 15:18

Southwestten · 17/09/2025 15:17

chocolatemademefat · Today 15:09
Who will have the funds needed to move to another country? And why is this in AIBU??

I’ve wondered this. Also, the amount of organisation and admin that would be needed to move to another country. Finding somewhere to live, organising schools, bring a car from UK or buying one in the new place, finding a doctor, finding an upholsterer or decorator if necessary, learning how taxes work, setting up a bank account (not sure if that is necessary now so much is done with cards).
Meeting people and making friends for both the parents and children……
That’s just a few - I’m sure there are many more things that need doing.

Lots of people have the funds. I do. And I have moved to other countries in the past, with kids.
Though as I said I am not moving now.

Sundaymorningcalla · 17/09/2025 15:19

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:10

I did not mention ethnicity or race.

This is what I said which quotes you directly:

”All theft, drug addiction and money laundering in your area comes from one geographical location?
All of it?
And you know this how?”

Your 'direct' quotation is wrong and inaccurate again.

It doesn't state 'all'

Try harder lefty.

RhododendronFlowers · 17/09/2025 15:21

Falseknock · 17/09/2025 15:00

Why are you so defensive? What a typical thing to come out with. Yet the UK is blameless?
You can scroll on you don't have to respond.

Edited

You need to stop being personal.
Stop it, I've asked several times.

Abracadabra12345 · 17/09/2025 15:21

UneFoisAuChalet · 15/09/2025 22:53

I’ve been here nearly 20 years and this is it for me. The place sickens me. I’m lucky that my home country is a lovely, peaceful place. I would have never ever come here all those years ago if I knew it would degenerate into this mess. I always wondered what would it take for me to go home and for years it was always that the kids were settled but racists being allowed free rein and talk of leaving ECHR actually scares me.

I’ve always argued that heathcare and education are not privileges but rights in all countries. And the current state of education (as a former teacher, since the start of September, I have literally been receiving 3/4 emails a day with job offers because no one wants to teach in England) and the dire state of the NHS leads me to believe we’re heading into a disaster.

My husband is English and he agrees the place is so depressing. We can see what the issues are but instead brown people and boats are to blame. Ten years ago it was the Eastern European. Round and round we go. Whatever news Murdoch puts out is bought hook line and sinker.

We won’t be around for the next election and I doubt we’ll even bother reading about it. No longer our circus.

I wish you well in your lovely peaceful country which I’m sure is much better than here

It always puzzles me that so many people want to get here, clearly they need to read this thread and educate themselves of the horrors that await them

Falseknock · 17/09/2025 15:28

RhododendronFlowers · 17/09/2025 15:21

You need to stop being personal.
Stop it, I've asked several times.

You are taking it personal I am talking about the issues this country is facing and why. You took my first post very personal that's why you keep on coming back. You dont want to talk about the issues. I won't take it personal it doesn't affect you does it.

AlasPoor · 17/09/2025 15:34

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:05

What is a third world country?

Why would you expect a separate referendum on every government decision under a parliamentary democracy?

What is a third world country?

It’s quite an old term that’s stuck but but generally refers to a developing country with high rates of poverty, low income, high mortality rate, high levels of political and religious violence, high rates of violent sexual crime etc. characteristics.

Why would you expect a separate referendum on every government decision under a parliamentary democracy?
Not every decision, but the mass immigration of the last twenty five years is probably the biggest demographic change the country has ever been through. The total Roman, Norman and Viking invasion numbers combined over 100s of years would only cover 3 months of average UK recent immigration. Aside from a referendum, popular opinion has always been against mass immigration and when given the opportunity the electorate has consistently voted for Governments that promised to curb it.
Without public buy in of a change this large, I’m afraid all you can expect is an almighty backlash. There’s no use complaining about it now it’s begun, it was inevitable.

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:35

Sundaymorningcalla · 17/09/2025 15:19

Your 'direct' quotation is wrong and inaccurate again.

It doesn't state 'all'

Try harder lefty.

Direct quote:

The mass importation of metaphorical shite is what drives this hate, I walk around my local town centre now and it's awash with theft, drug addiction and money laundering. It doesn't take a genius to find the common denominator, they all originate from the same geographical location.

RhododendronFlowers · 17/09/2025 15:37

Falseknock · 17/09/2025 15:28

You are taking it personal I am talking about the issues this country is facing and why. You took my first post very personal that's why you keep on coming back. You dont want to talk about the issues. I won't take it personal it doesn't affect you does it.

No, you accused me of preferring Ukrainian refugees, rather than Afghan. . Considering my family, I found that very offensive.
You had no evidence for such a statement.
I am not going to discuss Afghanistan with you, I never said the UK was blameless.
I said it's complex.

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:40

AlasPoor · 17/09/2025 15:34

What is a third world country?

It’s quite an old term that’s stuck but but generally refers to a developing country with high rates of poverty, low income, high mortality rate, high levels of political and religious violence, high rates of violent sexual crime etc. characteristics.

Why would you expect a separate referendum on every government decision under a parliamentary democracy?
Not every decision, but the mass immigration of the last twenty five years is probably the biggest demographic change the country has ever been through. The total Roman, Norman and Viking invasion numbers combined over 100s of years would only cover 3 months of average UK recent immigration. Aside from a referendum, popular opinion has always been against mass immigration and when given the opportunity the electorate has consistently voted for Governments that promised to curb it.
Without public buy in of a change this large, I’m afraid all you can expect is an almighty backlash. There’s no use complaining about it now it’s begun, it was inevitable.

Edited
  1. Which countries are third world countries and what does “import the third world get the third world mean.

  2. But why would people need to be asked about immigration outside of the usual election process where people could have simply voted for an anti-immigration party.

Or rather how does lack of a targeted referendum mean people were not asked?

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:43

chocolatemademefat · 17/09/2025 15:09

Who will have the funds needed to move to another country? And why is this in AIBU???

I would have no immediate plans to move in the event of a Reform government.

But if I did have to flee I already have funds to move and a 2nd nationality that gives me the right to live and work in that country.

Hopefully will get my 3rd passport sometime next year.

MrFluffyDogIsMyBestFriend · 17/09/2025 15:57

The main reason the UK is in such a mess is because so much money is being taken out of the economy by billionaires. Now I'm not an expert on this so I refer you to Gary Stevenson, but government assets have been bought by the super rich and eventually the cost of living crisis will ensure that many people will have to sell their houses to survive (short-sighted of course but no other option).

But no-one sees it. Everyone blames each other, not understanding what's actually going on. And as I'm sure is obvious, I'm not an expert, but Gary has been betting and making a lot of money with his predictions for a long time.

CoffeeCantata · 17/09/2025 15:57

It’s hilarious that all these pps are clucking about flouncing off to countries which:

are suffering similar crises of governmental stability to the UK
have similar or more draconian attitudes to immigration
don't necessarily want a load of hysterical Brits moving there (Eire, Wales, Scotland, Spain, France etc)

Stay and be there for the Britain you want.

RhododendronFlowers · 17/09/2025 16:00

BurntBroccoli · 17/09/2025 13:16

I hope Scotland gains independence- would move there.

I find this interesting. What do you imagine an independent Scotland would be like which would attract you?
Not being goady, genuine question!

AlasPoor · 17/09/2025 16:03

JHound · 17/09/2025 15:40

  1. Which countries are third world countries and what does “import the third world get the third world mean.

  2. But why would people need to be asked about immigration outside of the usual election process where people could have simply voted for an anti-immigration party.

Or rather how does lack of a targeted referendum mean people were not asked?

  1. Which countries are third world countries and what does “import the third world get the third world mean.
Countries like Pakistan, Somalia would be good examples. You might have me confused with someone else with that quote,but I’d imagine “import the third world get the the third world” means that if enough people immigrate to an area from third world countries then the area will begin to resemble third world countries i.e. high crime, religious extremist violence, sexual violence, increased poverty etc.
  1. But why would people need to be asked about immigration outside of the usual election process where people could have simply voted for an anti-immigration party.

They'd need to be asked about such a big decision to avoid conflict and reduce civil unrest. But I agree voting for an anti immigration party is now probably the only way forward.

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