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Labour political broadcast using a terminally Ill man

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goudacheese · 04/02/2026 19:11

I tuned into this at 7pm hoping to learn the direction of Labour but drew a blank. There was lots of criticism of Reform and the use of a terminally Ill man seemed quite manipulative to me. Obviously, I felt great sympathy for the man with 100 days to live and admire his bravery but it seems pretty low of Labour to use this tactic. Just interested in other peoples views.

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LadyKenya · 04/02/2026 19:23

I saw that broadcast too, tbh I don't have an issue with it. I thought that the Man was quite open, and honest about his experience within the NHS.

Georgiepud · 04/02/2026 19:34

I'm not sure about it.
It felt a bit off to use someone's suffering in this way. I kinda felt so sorry for the man that the message itself left no impression on me.

MsGreying · 04/02/2026 20:04

LadyKenya · 04/02/2026 19:23

I saw that broadcast too, tbh I don't have an issue with it. I thought that the Man was quite open, and honest about his experience within the NHS.

I've had excellent service fairly recently from OOHGP services out of area. That wouldn't be enough to make me vote for a party who slagged off another party during their airtime.

Tryagain26 · 04/02/2026 21:13

The man has a right to say what he believes. Presumably he wanted to do it knowing he doesn't have much time left.
It was his choice and he shouldn't have that choice taken away from him because he is terminally ill.

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