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Farage receives second £36m donation in two days for Reform

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Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 13:47

Farage receives second £36m donation in two days.

Reform’s biggest donor Christopher Harborne matched record donation given on Friday by fellow cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo

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GeneralPeter · 12/09/2026 19:22

Warmlight1 · 12/09/2026 18:53

@GeneralPeter you may have said "crip toe'
It automatically filters

Yes I did!

My very first MN pump and dump scheme bites the dust : (

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 19:29

EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 18:44

I look forward to similar criticism of Labour from the posters you feel you’ve identified. Given they don’t care for Labour either.

I asked you if you were aware that some people feel politically homeless.

I didn't identify any individual posters so your statement makes no sense.

Those who identify as politically homeless are obviously free to criticise whoever they like whenever they like. They are not required to ensure that they apply equal criticism to all parties.

EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 19:32

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 19:29

I asked you if you were aware that some people feel politically homeless.

I didn't identify any individual posters so your statement makes no sense.

Those who identify as politically homeless are obviously free to criticise whoever they like whenever they like. They are not required to ensure that they apply equal criticism to all parties.

Ok great. What you raised sounds irrelevant in that case.

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:33

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 19:29

I asked you if you were aware that some people feel politically homeless.

I didn't identify any individual posters so your statement makes no sense.

Those who identify as politically homeless are obviously free to criticise whoever they like whenever they like. They are not required to ensure that they apply equal criticism to all parties.

Right.

In which case, I now identify as ‘politically homeless’ until further notice.

I shall however reserve my criticism solely for Labour.

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EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 19:34

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:33

Right.

In which case, I now identify as ‘politically homeless’ until further notice.

I shall however reserve my criticism solely for Labour.

Good idea.

MelissaLovedMantari · 12/09/2026 19:36

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:20

2008 was a global financial crisis originating from the sub-prime US mortgage market/CDO’s.

I trust that you can see the distinction.

I think there could be parallels in that financial upheaval would not be confined to the UK or something not within Burnham's control.

Try not to be patronising to people who are genuinely engaging with you.

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:41

MelissaLovedMantari · 12/09/2026 19:36

I think there could be parallels in that financial upheaval would not be confined to the UK or something not within Burnham's control.

Try not to be patronising to people who are genuinely engaging with you.

Edited

Nothing patronising in my post, but ok.

I think I have been clear that I consider this government to be inept when it comes to policy, and that includes their mis-management of the economy, hence my comment concerning a Labour government-led fiscal or economic crisis. That will be fully on Burnham’s watch, and his responsibility.

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MelissaLovedMantari · 12/09/2026 19:45

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:41

Nothing patronising in my post, but ok.

I think I have been clear that I consider this government to be inept when it comes to policy, and that includes their mis-management of the economy, hence my comment concerning a Labour government-led fiscal or economic crisis. That will be fully on Burnham’s watch, and his responsibility.

You are evading the question that I asked and I think that other posters have asked, which is:

Why would Burnham call an early GE? He has a massive majority so could not be forced to do so.

The only reason would be if he was really confident that Labour would win.

KeepPumping · 12/09/2026 19:51

fairyring25 · 12/09/2026 17:50

My question is why these crapto billionaires are donating this much money. Is it because they want Reform to deregulate craptoxxxx? And why is that? Do they have links to criminal gangs who want to easily launder money? Are Reform for sale? In some ways, I support Reform's policies. I do want controls on immigration. However, I am worried that this discussion of immigration control is a smokescreen for bringing in deregulation of craptoxxxx. Would it enable these crapto billionaires to make more money?

What difference do you think it would make to your life if crapto was deregulated, whatever that means, I thought it was pretty much deregulated anyway, but the average person isn"t going to want paid in crapto are they? Although I have met people from certain busted South American economies who were immediately converting their salary to crapto to try to hold some value. Who cares if a crapto billionaire makes more money anyway, certainly not the average phone drone you see zombie walking their way down the street??

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 19:57

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:33

Right.

In which case, I now identify as ‘politically homeless’ until further notice.

I shall however reserve my criticism solely for Labour.

Well, that's entirely your prerogative to criticise Labour while declining to support any of the other parties either.

Whether you mean it or not doesn't really matter.

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 20:00

MelissaLovedMantari · 12/09/2026 19:45

You are evading the question that I asked and I think that other posters have asked, which is:

Why would Burnham call an early GE? He has a massive majority so could not be forced to do so.

The only reason would be if he was really confident that Labour would win.

Other posters on here say they predicted Starmer’s demise, but are unable to apply their powers of prediction to Burnham.

I did not say Burnham would call an early GE, but I can see a scenario where an economic crisis would precipitate a vote of no confidence, and a subsequent GE.

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GoodkneeBadKnee · 12/09/2026 20:00

Cardhey · 12/09/2026 13:47

Let’s hope it gets used to remove Labour.

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Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 20:01

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 19:57

Well, that's entirely your prerogative to criticise Labour while declining to support any of the other parties either.

Whether you mean it or not doesn't really matter.

Let’s keep your post in threads, please.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · Today 19:29
I asked you if you were aware that some people feel politically homeless.
I didn't identify any individual posters so your statement makes no sense.
Those who identify as politically homeless are obviously free to criticise whoever they like whenever they like. They are not required to ensure that they apply equal criticism to all parties.

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MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 20:06

EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 19:34

Good idea.

Why would it be a good idea for someone like you, who has been explicit in your support for the Tory Party, to pretend that you don't like any of the options on offer?

I mean, if you've gone off the Tories and don't support them any more, then fair enough, but otherwise I'm not sure that it's such a great idea.

It's entirely possible to dislike and/or be uninspired by all of the options on offer while simultaneously disliking some more than others.

EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 20:10

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 20:06

Why would it be a good idea for someone like you, who has been explicit in your support for the Tory Party, to pretend that you don't like any of the options on offer?

I mean, if you've gone off the Tories and don't support them any more, then fair enough, but otherwise I'm not sure that it's such a great idea.

It's entirely possible to dislike and/or be uninspired by all of the options on offer while simultaneously disliking some more than others.

Why can’t it be a good idea? I don’t see the issue.

The pp made a good point.

MelissaLovedMantari · 12/09/2026 20:11

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 20:00

Other posters on here say they predicted Starmer’s demise, but are unable to apply their powers of prediction to Burnham.

I did not say Burnham would call an early GE, but I can see a scenario where an economic crisis would precipitate a vote of no confidence, and a subsequent GE.

You think Labour would trigger a GE if there was a danger of a Reform government or a Reform/Tory coalition? I doubt it. I know it is what Reform supporters want to believe, though.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 20:14

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 20:01

Let’s keep your post in threads, please.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · Today 19:29
I asked you if you were aware that some people feel politically homeless.
I didn't identify any individual posters so your statement makes no sense.
Those who identify as politically homeless are obviously free to criticise whoever they like whenever they like. They are not required to ensure that they apply equal criticism to all parties.

I have no idea what you're trying to say here.

DeftGoldHedgehog · 12/09/2026 20:29

Switchnow · 12/09/2026 16:40

It’s possible that a more extreme government would motivate more people to leave, and certainly those who have the nationality/language means might. Lots of Europeans left after Brexit even before the law changes because they felt unwelcome. We might see an exodus of medics for example, which would be disastrous.

But just like we don’t see all the rich people who threaten it leave under a Labour government, we wouldn’t see all the rich people leave under a Reform government. Most people are not that mobile, most British people don’t speak another language and don’t have ancestral or additional citizenship, they have kinship or business ties here, their skill set is less in demand abroad etc etc.

We've never had the prospect of a bunch of far right misogynistic racist fuckups in power in the UK though. That would make a difference, it's nothing like a centre left or centre right party.

Switchnow · 12/09/2026 20:31

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 18:38

Always amuses me when they hound you for your political allegiance, before becoming awfully circumspect when the question is returned.

Wonder why.

Didn’t you do exactly this to me - betting you knew what I thought, assuming I was a Labour voter, based on… Prejudice I suppose.

Switchnow · 12/09/2026 20:32

DeftGoldHedgehog · 12/09/2026 20:29

We've never had the prospect of a bunch of far right misogynistic racist fuckups in power in the UK though. That would make a difference, it's nothing like a centre left or centre right party.

I think for some you’re correct, it will make the difference. I just think there’s a lot of people for whom jumping ship will be impossible. Get your ancestral passports and Duolingo sorted out now!

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 20:47

EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 20:10

Why can’t it be a good idea? I don’t see the issue.

The pp made a good point.

What was the good point?

What would be the benefit of pretending that you don't support any of the parties if there is one that you actually like?

EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 20:50

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 20:47

What was the good point?

What would be the benefit of pretending that you don't support any of the parties if there is one that you actually like?

The good point was the post, feel free to scroll back.

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 20:51

Switchnow · 12/09/2026 20:31

Didn’t you do exactly this to me - betting you knew what I thought, assuming I was a Labour voter, based on… Prejudice I suppose.

You said you voted Labour twice, so I wasn’t wrong.

Also makes you more of a Labour supporter than I will ever be.

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Notmycircusnotmyotter · 12/09/2026 20:51

It's brilliant. Let's hope the donations stick.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 20:51

EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 20:50

The good point was the post, feel free to scroll back.

No real point was made?

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