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

[Greyrock79]

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

How is it naive to suggest that you pass your evidence to the police?

If you're making serious allegations of criminal activity against one or more political parties, then I presume that you must have strong and credible evidence for doing so, as it would obviously be very wrong to make such allegations on the basis of assumptions alone. I was merely urging you to pass your evidence on to the police if you haven't already done so.

Really? In the circles I move in, people talk about politics quite a lot.

But I do understand why you would want to keep your particular views private.

I think they are a lot poorer for one and they are noticing that.

Would you come back if Reform won a GE?

I would do the exact same, my area is always either Tory or Liberal Democrat - I would vote tactically to keep Reform out. Never ever voted Tory but to stop Reform I would not hesitate and vote Tory.

They probably wouldn't be able to get back... a UK ICE would be up and running... frightening stuff in my opinion

So you don’t agree with the right to to self determination on independence?

Personally I think it would be the wrong move for Scotland and particularly Wales, but I don’t see why they shouldn’t get to choose, the same way the UK got to choose on Brexit. Maybe you disagreed with that too.

I think I’d only leave if I was comfortable leaving it behind (hence retiring abroad). Didn’t you complain earlier about being sick of being taxed by Labour? If you left immediately after the budget you’re literally not being taxed by Labour are you? It seems quite pointless to move abroad and then keep a twitching brief on a government I hate. Enjoy where you are, surely?

I said if it comes to it. I've no idea what will happen in the next three years.

And no I don't have much faith in other people unfortunately.

Wrong.

I still have illiquid assets (residential property) in the UK, the income off which is taxed basis NRL i.e. 20%

Much depends on when Labour are out, because I now need to be out for four to five years to qualify for CGT exemption etc.

Same, though I work in sectors that are quite dependent on the subtleties of politics and policy, and politicians are interested in. I have friends in fashion and hospitality who think politics doesn’t affect them so we talk about other things, but they’d still be open about who they vote for. I don’t really understand why people would keep that a secret from
friends.

Ok, but presumably you’re sufficiently comfortable that doesn’t bother you, or you’d have sold those assets.

Interesting that you only responded that I was wrong that you don’t pay tax in the UK, ignored the part that suggested you might want to enjoy the life you do have rather than bemoaning the one you left behind! What a fun sponge!

People can post, why not. There’s plenty who do the same from o/s but from a pro Labour / left stance.

No you’ve completely missed the point of my and others’ posts.
“Anyone but Farage” is a real thing, tactical voting has already been employed in several recent by elections for both Parliament and councils.

Where did I say people from overseas can’t post? Do let me know and I’ll correct it.

If anything' s driving the union apart it's Scotland and Wales increasing distaste for Reform and preference for Plaid and the SNP as protesting UK. government. You could say Reform is putting people off British politics- and that may be intentional? As it destabilises.
They are trying to tell the assemblies what flags to fly which is hugely obnoxious.
Maybe they just want it all to fall apart so they can pick up.the pieces?
That's what venture capitalists do.

You fail to understand basic finance.

I have no need to sell those assets, and why would I when I take the view that Labour will be out when I return.

Oh I enjoy life, all right - don’t worry about me and try to focus on your own fears and worries.

Tactical voting could easily apply against Labour. That 72m quid donated to Reform will be sending shockwaves throughout Labour HQ.

Yes, there is quite a lot of polling evidence that supports the "anyone but Farage" view.

Quite a high proportion of people on the left indicate that they would vote tactically in a two-horse race to keep Reform out, including quite a lot who say that they would even vote Tory if it came to it.

A smaller but certainly not insignificant proportion of Tories say that they would do the same, voting Libdem or even Labour to stop Reform.

And More in Common has done some modelling which suggests that tactical voting would have a significant impact on the overall election results if enough people chose to use their vote in that way.

*Greyrock79 · Today 10:47
Wrong.
I still have illiquid assets (residential property) in the UK, the income off which is taxed basis NRL i.e. 20%

Anyone with liquid assets knows “residential property” is NOT a liquid asset.

You don't always sound like you are enjoying life much, tbh.

Oh bless you, glad to hear you are having a good time despite appearances.

People based overseas, whether ex-pats or with no connection, can express opinions but the fact they're not resident is an important factor in determining how relevant their perspective is (depending on what's under discussion).

Agree - and should also be an important factor in whether they are allowed to vote or donate to political parties.