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Reform wants women barefoot and pregnant

829 replies

Sweetiedarling7 · 14/02/2026 07:57

Reform candidate Matt Goodwin wants women to have children early in life and introduce extra taxes as punishment for anyone who chooses not to have children.

Misogyny in plain sight.

How long till they ban abortion too?

Women voting Reform may want to consider if they are turkeys voting for christmas.

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bemoresloth · 17/02/2026 15:55

Braverman has stated that Reform will repeal the Equality Act.

How is that good for women? (and PoC, disabled people, gay people)

RichardOnslowRoper · 17/02/2026 16:08

Reform may know what a woman is, but it doesn't mean they will treat them as equals.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 17/02/2026 16:09

bemoresloth · 17/02/2026 15:55

Braverman has stated that Reform will repeal the Equality Act.

How is that good for women? (and PoC, disabled people, gay people)

They don't think it will affect them.

They just can't see it yet.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 17/02/2026 16:11

RichardOnslowRoper · 17/02/2026 16:08

Reform may know what a woman is, but it doesn't mean they will treat them as equals.

But at least they will know what women are before they throw them under the bus? Surely that is some comfort?

PeppyCoralTiger · 17/02/2026 16:21

bemoresloth · 17/02/2026 15:44

Have you looked at how feasible Reform's plans are and what the cost will be?

Returning asylum seekers to France sound simple, the reality is not.

Doing nothing is not an option.

Fixing anything always comes at a cost, but the cost is weighed up against future costs and safety. So to repair a broken pipe under the kitchen requires digging up the floor. What would be the solution?

You'd find the stopcock first, ie stop the water supply. Then dig up the floor and fix it.

Or you could create an elaborate system of collecting the water flooding the kitchen into tiny cups and emptying them by hand ie hotels/HMO etc.

You have to deal with the problem which will be expensive but the supply issue stops as this market is created by criminal people trafficker gangs. There is no 100% solution and criminals will work around ways to subvert any new system/laws. We need to be adaptable and react, not like the Titanic to head on for the iceberg saying nothing will work so we'll carry on doing nothing.

pointythings · 17/02/2026 16:25

PeppyCoralTiger · 17/02/2026 16:21

Doing nothing is not an option.

Fixing anything always comes at a cost, but the cost is weighed up against future costs and safety. So to repair a broken pipe under the kitchen requires digging up the floor. What would be the solution?

You'd find the stopcock first, ie stop the water supply. Then dig up the floor and fix it.

Or you could create an elaborate system of collecting the water flooding the kitchen into tiny cups and emptying them by hand ie hotels/HMO etc.

You have to deal with the problem which will be expensive but the supply issue stops as this market is created by criminal people trafficker gangs. There is no 100% solution and criminals will work around ways to subvert any new system/laws. We need to be adaptable and react, not like the Titanic to head on for the iceberg saying nothing will work so we'll carry on doing nothing.

The current government have deported more people since taking power than any government since 2017. Net migration has fallen. And all without selling out human rights.

JoannaTheYodelingCowgirl · 17/02/2026 16:36

I understand the principle of this is to try and increase british birth rates, but while I do support Reform because on many issues I feel like theyre more competent and in my interests, I think this measure is too extreme for the UK at the moment.

If we had a rapidly declining population ageing crisis like japan then yes id fully support this. Otherwise it's far too soon

StandFirm · 17/02/2026 16:59

JoannaTheYodelingCowgirl · 17/02/2026 16:36

I understand the principle of this is to try and increase british birth rates, but while I do support Reform because on many issues I feel like theyre more competent and in my interests, I think this measure is too extreme for the UK at the moment.

If we had a rapidly declining population ageing crisis like japan then yes id fully support this. Otherwise it's far too soon

Where do you think they'd be more competent?

Irkeddancer · 17/02/2026 17:09

HelenaWaiting · 17/02/2026 15:32

How long before the people who keep shouting down those of us warning that Reform are the Nazi Party realise that they are, in fact, the Nazi Party? This is straight out of Hitler's playbook.

Exactly. This is the exact same reaction people got for expressing fears that Trump basically "calm down dears, it won't happen" and then again and again the checks and balances everyone was telling us would be able to moderate his actions have failed to do so. Now people expect us to feel confident in our government wanting to revoke our human rights cos they're gonna write their own British bill of rights, how gullible do they want us to be 🙄

bemoresloth · 17/02/2026 17:55

PeppyCoralTiger · 17/02/2026 16:21

Doing nothing is not an option.

Fixing anything always comes at a cost, but the cost is weighed up against future costs and safety. So to repair a broken pipe under the kitchen requires digging up the floor. What would be the solution?

You'd find the stopcock first, ie stop the water supply. Then dig up the floor and fix it.

Or you could create an elaborate system of collecting the water flooding the kitchen into tiny cups and emptying them by hand ie hotels/HMO etc.

You have to deal with the problem which will be expensive but the supply issue stops as this market is created by criminal people trafficker gangs. There is no 100% solution and criminals will work around ways to subvert any new system/laws. We need to be adaptable and react, not like the Titanic to head on for the iceberg saying nothing will work so we'll carry on doing nothing.

So have you looked at the feasibiity of their plans and the cost?

Sending women back to Iran is one of their ideas

pointythings · 17/02/2026 18:14

bemoresloth · 17/02/2026 17:55

So have you looked at the feasibiity of their plans and the cost?

Sending women back to Iran is one of their ideas

They also want to pay the Taliban to take back refugee women. I'm sure they'll have glowing futures out there.

JHound · 17/02/2026 18:20

JoannaTheYodelingCowgirl · 17/02/2026 16:36

I understand the principle of this is to try and increase british birth rates, but while I do support Reform because on many issues I feel like theyre more competent and in my interests, I think this measure is too extreme for the UK at the moment.

If we had a rapidly declining population ageing crisis like japan then yes id fully support this. Otherwise it's far too soon

Why do you think making childless people pay more taxes would ever be a good idea and how would it encourage more births from people not
in a position to have children.

bemoresloth · 17/02/2026 18:23

JoannaTheYodelingCowgirl · 17/02/2026 16:36

I understand the principle of this is to try and increase british birth rates, but while I do support Reform because on many issues I feel like theyre more competent and in my interests, I think this measure is too extreme for the UK at the moment.

If we had a rapidly declining population ageing crisis like japan then yes id fully support this. Otherwise it's far too soon

Which issues and which policies do you support?

JoannaTheYodelingCowgirl · 17/02/2026 19:04

bemoresloth · 17/02/2026 18:23

Which issues and which policies do you support?

I support their migration policies, their overhaul ideas of the legal system, support of local farmers, and theyre the only party who are actually focused on boosting the british economy rather than giving aid and being overly charitable to other countries

To name a few Smile

Neurodiversitydoctor · 17/02/2026 19:05

JoannaTheYodelingCowgirl · 17/02/2026 16:36

I understand the principle of this is to try and increase british birth rates, but while I do support Reform because on many issues I feel like theyre more competent and in my interests, I think this measure is too extreme for the UK at the moment.

If we had a rapidly declining population ageing crisis like japan then yes id fully support this. Otherwise it's far too soon

I have just spent a month in Japan- honestly it is our future. What is wrong with giving tax breaks to young families ( this policy has been in place in France for many years) ?

bemoresloth · 17/02/2026 19:26

JoannaTheYodelingCowgirl · 17/02/2026 19:04

I support their migration policies, their overhaul ideas of the legal system, support of local farmers, and theyre the only party who are actually focused on boosting the british economy rather than giving aid and being overly charitable to other countries

To name a few Smile

Farage did a lot of damage to farmers with Brexit.

What are their ideas for the legal system and how will they boost the economy?

Allisnotlost1 · 17/02/2026 19:37

JoannaTheYodelingCowgirl · 17/02/2026 16:36

I understand the principle of this is to try and increase british birth rates, but while I do support Reform because on many issues I feel like theyre more competent and in my interests, I think this measure is too extreme for the UK at the moment.

If we had a rapidly declining population ageing crisis like japan then yes id fully support this. Otherwise it's far too soon

Competent??

Since his election in July 2024, Farage has spoken in the House of Commons about 45 times - significantly fewer than most party leaders or even backbenchers. He’s barely mentioned his own constituency either.

He’s participated in 95 or so division votes out of roughly 250 opportunities.

He hasn’t held a single constituency surgery.

Of course it’s easy to look at a party (of whatever flavour) in government and point to failures but I’d love to know specifically what it is that makes you think Reform - with their barely fleshed out policies, Tory cast offs and barely present elected leader - are competent.

Allisnotlost1 · 17/02/2026 19:47

PeppyCoralTiger · 17/02/2026 16:21

Doing nothing is not an option.

Fixing anything always comes at a cost, but the cost is weighed up against future costs and safety. So to repair a broken pipe under the kitchen requires digging up the floor. What would be the solution?

You'd find the stopcock first, ie stop the water supply. Then dig up the floor and fix it.

Or you could create an elaborate system of collecting the water flooding the kitchen into tiny cups and emptying them by hand ie hotels/HMO etc.

You have to deal with the problem which will be expensive but the supply issue stops as this market is created by criminal people trafficker gangs. There is no 100% solution and criminals will work around ways to subvert any new system/laws. We need to be adaptable and react, not like the Titanic to head on for the iceberg saying nothing will work so we'll carry on doing nothing.

I know you love AI so I asked my preferred LLM ‘Things are bad and we can’t just do nothing. Give me some examples of changes made by Reform led councils.’

I don’t know about you but I feel loads better reading this list.

📈
Budget & Tax Decisions

  • Council tax rises despite pledges to cut bills — Reform-controlled Worcestershire County Council has signalled a possible 10% increase in council tax to address a budget shortfall, even though Reform campaigned on cutting taxes. Critics say this breaks campaign promises.
  • North Northamptonshire Council (Reform majority) has approved a 100% council tax premium on second homes from 2027 and reduced the empty home threshold from two to one year — raising more revenue despite national party opposition to such taxes.

📉
Cuts to Services & Spending

  • Durham County Council (Reform-led) has scaled back litter picking, grass cutting, bus services, weed control, and other frontline services as part of plans to close a large budget gap without raising council tax. It’s also considering not filling some jobs to save money.

🌍
Policy Shifts on Climate & Environment

  • Durham County Council rescinded its climate emergency declaration and replaced it with a “care emergency” focus, drawing criticism that this signals reduced emphasis on environmental action.

🏛️
Symbolism & Identity Policies

  • Several Reform councils have restricted which flags can be flown from civic buildings — emphasising the Union Jack, St George’s Cross and county flags while banning LGBT Pride flags. This was widely reported as a formal policy shift.
  • Kent County Council, under Reform leadership, also confirmed it would not fly rainbow Pride flags or (initially claimed) Ukrainian flags on official buildings, framing this as prioritising “national identity.”
PeppyCoralTiger · 17/02/2026 21:54

Allisnotlost1 · 17/02/2026 19:47

I know you love AI so I asked my preferred LLM ‘Things are bad and we can’t just do nothing. Give me some examples of changes made by Reform led councils.’

I don’t know about you but I feel loads better reading this list.

📈
Budget & Tax Decisions

  • Council tax rises despite pledges to cut bills — Reform-controlled Worcestershire County Council has signalled a possible 10% increase in council tax to address a budget shortfall, even though Reform campaigned on cutting taxes. Critics say this breaks campaign promises.
  • North Northamptonshire Council (Reform majority) has approved a 100% council tax premium on second homes from 2027 and reduced the empty home threshold from two to one year — raising more revenue despite national party opposition to such taxes.

📉
Cuts to Services & Spending

  • Durham County Council (Reform-led) has scaled back litter picking, grass cutting, bus services, weed control, and other frontline services as part of plans to close a large budget gap without raising council tax. It’s also considering not filling some jobs to save money.

🌍
Policy Shifts on Climate & Environment

  • Durham County Council rescinded its climate emergency declaration and replaced it with a “care emergency” focus, drawing criticism that this signals reduced emphasis on environmental action.

🏛️
Symbolism & Identity Policies

  • Several Reform councils have restricted which flags can be flown from civic buildings — emphasising the Union Jack, St George’s Cross and county flags while banning LGBT Pride flags. This was widely reported as a formal policy shift.
  • Kent County Council, under Reform leadership, also confirmed it would not fly rainbow Pride flags or (initially claimed) Ukrainian flags on official buildings, framing this as prioritising “national identity.”

I used AI as a tool which is what it's for and then I researched and found newspaper links which I posted in my response.

I checked each part of the AI info myself and added details about each "recent" sexual child abuse crime (mainly Labour obviously as that was the long list). The list for the Lib Dems and Conservatives was a very short list.

I couldn't find any for Reform but you were correct there is one. It was a Reform candidate for Leeds that was thrown out as vetting turned up that he'd lied about having a child sexual abuse conviction.

My AI post provided information to support each name I provided and newspaper articles ie that Dan Norris Labour MP and mate of Starmer and McSweeney had very recently passed CURRENT Labour vetting. That having recently passed vetting Norris has since been arrested for crimes along the lines of rape, abduction and previous child sexual crimes. Nice chap to have as a mate Starmer.

Your AI in response was a lazy, messy incompehensible list of names mostly unconected with Reform and no details/evidence supplied. You purported that your AI list proved that every political party is as bad as Labour for child sexual abuse crime. The fact that paedophiles seek out similar minded people and orgs to cover is well known but you seem unaware of that.

I researched all of those you named in your AI and then provided the information you failed to supply in your sweeping statement that these were all Reform paedophiles. You said you couldn't be bothered to read that as you just like to post a list of names with no details provided and claim it proves your point.

The other and only name you supplied that is Reform was someone you said "supported a well known paedophile". I researched to find out further and it was a Reform candidate that had forgotten about a tweet from 10 years ago saying Savile was a working class hero and he wasn't sure if it was all true. (TBH seems not too different to what Starmer says about Savile around the same time when he was head of CPS back in the day) lol.

Hardly "supported". If you look at some of the links I provided previously you'll see what supporting paedophiles actually looks like, Labour are terribly good at that. Reform kicked someone out for a foolish tweet about Savile.

I pulled your AI post apart by researching each name you posted and highlighed the facts. You wasted both our time with such lazy/completely unconnected crimes/people not connected to Reform.

Just thought I'd clear that up for you with your facile comment that "I love AI".

JHound · 17/02/2026 22:06

Neurodiversitydoctor · 17/02/2026 19:05

I have just spent a month in Japan- honestly it is our future. What is wrong with giving tax breaks to young families ( this policy has been in place in France for many years) ?

How do you fund it? I think it’s a great idea but people want public services which need to be funded. I am happy to slash the state but others are not. And it’s not as simple as tax breaks. Japan and South Korea have tried tax incentives to no avail.

Allisnotlost1 · 17/02/2026 23:06

PeppyCoralTiger · 17/02/2026 21:54

I used AI as a tool which is what it's for and then I researched and found newspaper links which I posted in my response.

I checked each part of the AI info myself and added details about each "recent" sexual child abuse crime (mainly Labour obviously as that was the long list). The list for the Lib Dems and Conservatives was a very short list.

I couldn't find any for Reform but you were correct there is one. It was a Reform candidate for Leeds that was thrown out as vetting turned up that he'd lied about having a child sexual abuse conviction.

My AI post provided information to support each name I provided and newspaper articles ie that Dan Norris Labour MP and mate of Starmer and McSweeney had very recently passed CURRENT Labour vetting. That having recently passed vetting Norris has since been arrested for crimes along the lines of rape, abduction and previous child sexual crimes. Nice chap to have as a mate Starmer.

Your AI in response was a lazy, messy incompehensible list of names mostly unconected with Reform and no details/evidence supplied. You purported that your AI list proved that every political party is as bad as Labour for child sexual abuse crime. The fact that paedophiles seek out similar minded people and orgs to cover is well known but you seem unaware of that.

I researched all of those you named in your AI and then provided the information you failed to supply in your sweeping statement that these were all Reform paedophiles. You said you couldn't be bothered to read that as you just like to post a list of names with no details provided and claim it proves your point.

The other and only name you supplied that is Reform was someone you said "supported a well known paedophile". I researched to find out further and it was a Reform candidate that had forgotten about a tweet from 10 years ago saying Savile was a working class hero and he wasn't sure if it was all true. (TBH seems not too different to what Starmer says about Savile around the same time when he was head of CPS back in the day) lol.

Hardly "supported". If you look at some of the links I provided previously you'll see what supporting paedophiles actually looks like, Labour are terribly good at that. Reform kicked someone out for a foolish tweet about Savile.

I pulled your AI post apart by researching each name you posted and highlighed the facts. You wasted both our time with such lazy/completely unconnected crimes/people not connected to Reform.

Just thought I'd clear that up for you with your facile comment that "I love AI".

Are you still going on about paedophiles? Jeez.

rainingsnoring · 18/02/2026 00:17

Imdunfer · 17/02/2026 11:15

I don't know why you've quoted me, that is all correct but not in conflict with anything I've written.

'These political and religious moves are all about preserving the native culture and not further diluting the white majority, they are precious little to do with breeding future workers'

It was because of this, which seems to disagree with what the other poster and I both said.

rainingsnoring · 18/02/2026 00:21

JoannaTheYodelingCowgirl · 17/02/2026 16:36

I understand the principle of this is to try and increase british birth rates, but while I do support Reform because on many issues I feel like theyre more competent and in my interests, I think this measure is too extreme for the UK at the moment.

If we had a rapidly declining population ageing crisis like japan then yes id fully support this. Otherwise it's far too soon

The UK and a number of other countries are going in the direction of Japan.

Carla786 · 18/02/2026 00:30

rainingsnoring · 18/02/2026 00:21

The UK and a number of other countries are going in the direction of Japan.

Exactly