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What I would like to ask Reform supporters what are the specific Reform policies they support?

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CurlewKate · 08/05/2026 12:23

Just that really. I am a Labour voter, and I know what Labour policies I support. I think I know what Conservative and Lib Dem policies their supporters like. I don't know about Reform.

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BIossomtoes · 15/05/2026 21:52

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 21:50

Why Argentina? You seem confused.

I think it’s you who’s confused. What do you think the Falklands war was all about?

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 21:57

BIossomtoes · 15/05/2026 21:52

I think it’s you who’s confused. What do you think the Falklands war was all about?

I suspect you weren't even alive in 1982, you may have noticed UK isn't at war with Argentina so not sure they'd care about a few reform voters. They are famous for harbouring much worse people.

BIossomtoes · 15/05/2026 22:01

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 21:57

I suspect you weren't even alive in 1982, you may have noticed UK isn't at war with Argentina so not sure they'd care about a few reform voters. They are famous for harbouring much worse people.

I was 29 in 1982. Argentina has started making noises about making another claim on the Falklands.

InstantlyBella · 15/05/2026 22:01

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 21:50

Why Argentina? You seem confused.

Because las malvinas are Argentinian Islands that are currently occupied by the United Kingdom. Were you honestly unaware of that?

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 22:03

BIossomtoes · 15/05/2026 22:01

I was 29 in 1982. Argentina has started making noises about making another claim on the Falklands.

I call bullshit. Otherwise you are old enough to know better.

BIossomtoes · 15/05/2026 22:04

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 22:03

I call bullshit. Otherwise you are old enough to know better.

I think I know how old I am. 73 this year. All I’ve done is stated facts. 🤷‍♀️

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 22:04

InstantlyBella · 15/05/2026 22:01

Because las malvinas are Argentinian Islands that are currently occupied by the United Kingdom. Were you honestly unaware of that?

The population of the Falklands choose to be British, are you saying you wish to take away their self determination?

InstantlyBella · 15/05/2026 22:09

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 22:04

The population of the Falklands choose to be British, are you saying you wish to take away their self determination?

Yes. They are settlers and it's not their Island. They would probably be able to stay there if Argentina offered to naturalise them anyway, it wouldn't make any difference to their day to day lives I'm sure.

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 22:10

BIossomtoes · 15/05/2026 22:04

I think I know how old I am. 73 this year. All I’ve done is stated facts. 🤷‍♀️

We're whoever we say we are on the internet. You honestly think Argentina will go to war for the Falklands or object to a few Brits, they'll find a home in Patagonia if they're Welsh. As I said, they've accommodated far worse people than those you object to.

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 22:13

InstantlyBella · 15/05/2026 22:09

Yes. They are settlers and it's not their Island. They would probably be able to stay there if Argentina offered to naturalise them anyway, it wouldn't make any difference to their day to day lives I'm sure.

I'm sure your arguments will be warmly welcomed in the Falklands, let them take a vote. (Though I have some doubts about your commitment to democracy)

Pepperlee · 15/05/2026 22:35

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 22:13

I'm sure your arguments will be warmly welcomed in the Falklands, let them take a vote. (Though I have some doubts about your commitment to democracy)

I have no doubts at all about their democratic leanings. Its their way or the highway. It's pure snobbery.

BIossomtoes · 15/05/2026 22:36

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 22:10

We're whoever we say we are on the internet. You honestly think Argentina will go to war for the Falklands or object to a few Brits, they'll find a home in Patagonia if they're Welsh. As I said, they've accommodated far worse people than those you object to.

They went to war once …

Longstanding posters know how old I am, I’ve never made a secret of it.

quantumbutterfly · 15/05/2026 22:43

BIossomtoes · 15/05/2026 22:36

They went to war once …

Longstanding posters know how old I am, I’ve never made a secret of it.

A failing junta went to war because they thought it would bolster popularity, they lost both. Argentina seems politically stable at the moment, perhaps you know different. Would they risk the lives of their young men?

ThisDandyWriter · 15/05/2026 23:32

ChunkyMonkey36 · 15/05/2026 17:27

Only to confirm payment of rent, no damage to property etc. Not a background check as such.

It wouldn’t have confirmed if I was a “fugitive” or criminal.

My last property didn’t even get an employer reference, they just took my proof of salary.

I think landlords just want their rent paying and their houses not destroying.

It’s one thing to rent out a flat in its entirety to someone and quite another to have a stranger living in your house with your family.

i rent out flats and I agree that as long rent paid, flat looked after I’m happy.

but would I have a stranger living in my house with my 3 daughters? Not a chance.

ThingsThatMakeYouGoHmmmmmmmmm · 16/05/2026 00:56

ChunkyMonkey36 · 15/05/2026 20:31

@ThingsThatMakeYouGoHmmmmmmmmm

”their filth and thieving, and are now breeding like rabbits”

What thoroughly unpleasant phrasing.

And entirely accurate.

LBFseBrom · 16/05/2026 01:07

suburburban · 15/05/2026 16:33

I think we should be prioritising trained people who reside here first rather than inviting people from overseas surely

There aren't enough, suburban.

ThingsThatMakeYouGoHmmmmmmmmm · 16/05/2026 01:24

Are you genuinely under the impression that any more than a vanishingly small proportion of illegal immigrants are doctors ? Is that what you actually believe ?

EvieBB · 16/05/2026 08:20

suburburban · 15/05/2026 17:53

Yes definitely but not the ones who run vape shops or dodgy mini marts and mafia type activities or people trafficking

Absolutely. You get good and bad in every race and of course we don't want criminals here but to demonise all just isn't right ....

BIossomtoes · 16/05/2026 08:25

ThingsThatMakeYouGoHmmmmmmmmm · 16/05/2026 01:24

Are you genuinely under the impression that any more than a vanishingly small proportion of illegal immigrants are doctors ? Is that what you actually believe ?

You appeared to be under the impression there weren’t any. There are clearly enough for the BMA to take up their case. I expect you’d refuse to be treated by one.

Pepperlee · 16/05/2026 08:35

ChunkyMonkey36 · 15/05/2026 18:03

Here are just some of the ways a “mini mart” would support the economy:

  • VAT on eligible goods
  • business rates
  • corporation tax or income tax
  • employee National Insurance contributions

How many of those is someone who has never been employed, by choice, contributing?

Many of them sell illegal tobacco products. How do you not know this?
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RedTagAlan · 16/05/2026 08:49

Pepperlee · 16/05/2026 08:35

Many of them sell illegal tobacco products. How do you not know this?
.

How do you know ? Do you buy illegal tobacco products ?

What is an illegal tobacco product ?

Pepperlee · 16/05/2026 09:37

RedTagAlan · 16/05/2026 08:49

How do you know ? Do you buy illegal tobacco products ?

What is an illegal tobacco product ?

I watch the news and read the local paper. That's how I know. If you don't know what illegal tobacco is then maybe you're not old enough to be in this conversation.

RedTagAlan · 16/05/2026 10:01

Pepperlee · 16/05/2026 09:37

I watch the news and read the local paper. That's how I know. If you don't know what illegal tobacco is then maybe you're not old enough to be in this conversation.

In other words, you don't know.

Pepperlee · 16/05/2026 10:13

RedTagAlan · 16/05/2026 10:01

In other words, you don't know.

Of course I know. The wonder is that you don't. You must live in a bubble if you're not aware of under the counter illegal fags and tobacco. Google it and educate yourself.

BIossomtoes · 16/05/2026 10:14

Pepperlee · 16/05/2026 10:13

Of course I know. The wonder is that you don't. You must live in a bubble if you're not aware of under the counter illegal fags and tobacco. Google it and educate yourself.

If you’re not a smoker you don’t care.