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To start to think reform will be voted in next time, and they will be running the country

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Whatdoyouthinktothis · 03/05/2026 10:37

I’ve been a life long labour voter, but I’m starting to think reform will be elected next time
mainly just due to so many criminals that want to harm us being allowed in and allowed to stay
and uncontrolled immigration

I think they are going to win it on this reason alone
every single day there’s a news story usually more than one someone’s been raped by one of these criminals one the other day even said he didn’t understand what rape is and he thought rape was just sex

what do you all think ?
Will reform be running the country soon ?
if they are are the capable of running things in other areas ?
if they take over how do you see that actually panning out ?

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EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:12

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:10

I’m not doing that. I’m saying men are the issue. It’s wrong to deny help to vulnerable people because a tiny number of them are dangerous. It seems to me you are using crimes against women and girls to support a position you would hold anyway. It’s a bit cynical.

It seems to me you make excuses and accuse others of cynicism.

TopPocketFind · 04/05/2026 15:12

EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:10

I can’t stand the excuses. It’s so depressing. Women and girls dismissed always. That includes those here and those trying on boats and getting crushed.

What excuses? That the majority of asylum seekers do not commit crimes against women and girls?

Uhdf · 04/05/2026 15:12

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:08

That argument doesn’t really work. Measures which protect me from other men also protect me from men who happen to be seeking asylum. They don’t always work for either sort. So if your box of chocolates becomes men in general n the poison is still there. It’s not a specific asylum seeker poison. A country can’t, indeed shouldn’t, stigmatise and refuse to help a vulnerable group because a tiny number of them might be dangerous.

We can. Just say. No you can't come and that's it. The gov exists to protect its citizens first.

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:12

Uhdf · 04/05/2026 15:08

I feel sick hearing about what happens.

Even if we are at risk for men already here. No need to import more men from countries where they have a worse view on women.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/iranian-asylum-seeker-raped-girl-detained-5HjdYY7_2/

You understand asylum seekers are leaving because they disagree with the regimes in those countries? They aren’t all woman haters.

EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:13

TopPocketFind · 04/05/2026 15:12

What excuses? That the majority of asylum seekers do not commit crimes against women and girls?

Any on these threads, take your pick.

TopPocketFind · 04/05/2026 15:14

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:12

You understand asylum seekers are leaving because they disagree with the regimes in those countries? They aren’t all woman haters.

Exactly.

A few weeks ago there were threads about young men being executed by the IRGC. Should they not be allowed to seek refuge?

IRodeIn · 04/05/2026 15:15

randomchap · 04/05/2026 15:05

Not a tax on children's education. A tax on private education.

You're on a discussion site, anything can be up for discussion, especially misleading, inaccurate statements.

Trust me from past experience, it’s never up for discussion with HMRC. If you think it’s misleading then take it up with them, I think they’re pretty clear though when they say it’s an education and vocational training tax on people aged between 5 and 18 . Good luck, let me know how you get on.

TopPocketFind · 04/05/2026 15:15

EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:13

Any on these threads, take your pick.

I thought you were better than that.

Will you vote for Reform's immigration policies? Mass deportation and detention centres?

EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:17

TopPocketFind · 04/05/2026 15:15

I thought you were better than that.

Will you vote for Reform's immigration policies? Mass deportation and detention centres?

And I thought you were better than this.

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:17

EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:10

I can’t stand the excuses. It’s so depressing. Women and girls dismissed always. That includes those here and those trying on boats and getting crushed.

You are using women and girls’ safety as a political tool. That upsets me. You are suddenly upset about dangers in the channel but you don’t want to enact anything that would make it less likely women and children would be there. You have probably (assumption, apologies if I’m wrong on this but others with your views have) wondered why it’s mostly young men in the boats.
Yes, some asylum seekers commit crimes, some of which are against women and girls. Nobody is excusing that or deprioritising women or any of the things you suggest. It’s wrong. But it’s not a reason to deny help to vulnerable people. The international community has a responsibility and we have a part to play in that.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 04/05/2026 15:18

TopPocketFind · 04/05/2026 14:43

Do you include women and children in 'we can't have them here anymore'?

Do you think the majority of asylum seekers commit crimes?

Most asylum seekers I see at our local hotel seem to avoid staying out of trouble. Some get illegal work as delivery drivers. You see them occasionally in the local park or shops and sometimes they play football with their families. I can’t deny them enjoying a semblance of a life.

Twattergy · 04/05/2026 15:18

What about all the crime committed daily by people who are not immigrants? Aware that you are being manipulated by the media OP?

climbintheback · 04/05/2026 15:18

Have a look at some of the paedophile hunting sites you will be horrified at what is going on with home grown men and men who have landed on these shores one way or another !

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:19

EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:07

VAT policy won’t do that. I think people will realise they were conned by Labour on this and other stuff and vote accordingly.

Most people don’t give a stuff about VAT on school fees. Doesn’t affect them. Never will. Won’t sway their vote in either direction.

EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:19

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:17

You are using women and girls’ safety as a political tool. That upsets me. You are suddenly upset about dangers in the channel but you don’t want to enact anything that would make it less likely women and children would be there. You have probably (assumption, apologies if I’m wrong on this but others with your views have) wondered why it’s mostly young men in the boats.
Yes, some asylum seekers commit crimes, some of which are against women and girls. Nobody is excusing that or deprioritising women or any of the things you suggest. It’s wrong. But it’s not a reason to deny help to vulnerable people. The international community has a responsibility and we have a part to play in that.

I feel the same. The posts that come back with what you do upset me. You are dismissing women and girls.

I feel slightly heartened that a recent thread had 96% agreeing on a similar issue. At least on a female dominated forum many can see the issue without these accusations.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 04/05/2026 15:19

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:17

You are using women and girls’ safety as a political tool. That upsets me. You are suddenly upset about dangers in the channel but you don’t want to enact anything that would make it less likely women and children would be there. You have probably (assumption, apologies if I’m wrong on this but others with your views have) wondered why it’s mostly young men in the boats.
Yes, some asylum seekers commit crimes, some of which are against women and girls. Nobody is excusing that or deprioritising women or any of the things you suggest. It’s wrong. But it’s not a reason to deny help to vulnerable people. The international community has a responsibility and we have a part to play in that.

If you’re fleeing from a country which is intolerable as an asylum seeker then of course you should come to the nearest safe country.

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:20

Hoanna · 04/05/2026 15:10

as long they keep my EU permanently settled status as it is, they are welcome , thank you very much

I wouldn’t hold your breath. They aren’t keen on immigrants of any sort. They may start with asylum seekers but I doubt that’s where it’ll end. In fact they’ve already said they’ll remove Indefinite Leave to Remain.

IRodeIn · 04/05/2026 15:20

TopPocketFind · 04/05/2026 15:04

Most European countries don't even have private schools. The UK would be better to invest in state education and close the gap with private schools.

Leaving the EU opened up the chance to put VAT on private schools.

Every European country has private schools, even Finland which is the one everyone says doesn’t for some reason. Almost half of European countries offer tax incentives to encourage children to go to independent schools..thus reducing state financial pressure.
You see being sensible rather ideological has better outcomes.

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:21

EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:12

It seems to me you make excuses and accuse others of cynicism.

Show me an excuse I’ve made.
I’ve said all crime is a tragedy.
I’ve said men are the risk.
I’ve said the law should protect women (and children, and men).
I’ve said s9me asylum seekers (as with any group) will be dangerous.

randomchap · 04/05/2026 15:21

IRodeIn · 04/05/2026 15:15

Trust me from past experience, it’s never up for discussion with HMRC. If you think it’s misleading then take it up with them, I think they’re pretty clear though when they say it’s an education and vocational training tax on people aged between 5 and 18 . Good luck, let me know how you get on.

At private school.

Not all children of that age.

Misinformation

Why are you pushing misinformation? What's wrong with being accurate?

EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:21

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:19

Most people don’t give a stuff about VAT on school fees. Doesn’t affect them. Never will. Won’t sway their vote in either direction.

Hence including and other stuff. Just conned generally.

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:22

Uhdf · 04/05/2026 15:12

We can. Just say. No you can't come and that's it. The gov exists to protect its citizens first.

I wouldn’t be happy living somewhere that wouldn’t help vulnerable people I’m afraid. It would shame me.

IRodeIn · 04/05/2026 15:22

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:19

Most people don’t give a stuff about VAT on school fees. Doesn’t affect them. Never will. Won’t sway their vote in either direction.

Some people don’t just vote on what affects them, they look at how policies affect others and for the greater good. Lots of people are quite against policies designed to be cruel to children,

IRodeIn · 04/05/2026 15:23

randomchap · 04/05/2026 15:21

At private school.

Not all children of that age.

Misinformation

Why are you pushing misinformation? What's wrong with being accurate?

It’s a direct link to HMRC, I don’t know what you expect me to do about this?

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-education-and-vocational-training-notice-70130

cardibach · 04/05/2026 15:24

EasternStandard · 04/05/2026 15:19

I feel the same. The posts that come back with what you do upset me. You are dismissing women and girls.

I feel slightly heartened that a recent thread had 96% agreeing on a similar issue. At least on a female dominated forum many can see the issue without these accusations.

I am not dismissing women and girls. Show me something I’ve said which you believe dismisses women and girls, or VAWAG.

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