General Election 2024

[TheFlash]

I was cheered to hear the Mick had decided to abstain this year.
I have no idea why anyone would do an analysis of the reform manifesto, it will obviously be fantasy because if they end up with three seats that will be a victory.

Apparently it's not a manifesto, it's a contract... except it's not actually, is it, our Nige.

If it was an actual contract, he'd need to be well insured against failing to meet his contractual obligations. Mind you, by the time the tens of millions of eligible voters had signed it, it would be time for the next election.

It's worrying how popular this sort of populism is these days

 

[ks.234]

The Reform manifesto of today is the Labour manifesto of the next election.

We read Nigel Farage’s manifesto so you don’t have to

The key eyebrow-raising pledges in the Reform UK ‘contract’ with the public.

www.politico.eu

FIFY

 

[Woodface]

Farage will never be PM

 

[Alex S]

The complete destruction of the NHS will at least kill off most of his voters.

 

[tricky1]

Farage will never be PM

Unfortunately, people also said Trump would never be President. I hope you're right.

 

[Woodface]

Unfortunately, people also said Trump would never be President. I hope you're right.

They also elected Reagan, it’s a very different system over there.

 

[Alex S]

I wouldn’t be so sure. If Farage wins Clacton there’s a big chance of rebranding and him as leader of the opposition. Then it would likely take a Labour, SD, Green alliance to stop him in just five years. Clacton is the most important seat this election.

 

[Seeker_UK]

The Reform manifesto of today is the Tory manifesto of the next election. Both parties are channelling the 1970s National Front, but Farage will have proved that idiots will vote for visceral racism, authoritarianism/removal of human rights, tax cuts for billionaires, private healthcare, ending the Good Friday Agreement and climate science denial. All things Tories also believe in, but are often too scared to say out loud.

We read Nigel Farage’s manifesto so you don’t have to

The key eyebrow-raising pledges in the Reform UK ‘contract’ with the public.

www.politico.eu

However, they are offering a referendum on PR and changing the HoL to an elected chamber.

 

[paulfromcamden]

They also elected Reagan, it’s a very different system over there.

We elected Boris Johnson. Because he has funny hair and splutters a lot.

Let's not kid ourselves we're any better.

 

[paulfromcamden]

Bookies are currently predicting Reform vote share to be 20% or higher.

 

[Ponty]

£20K personal tax allowance under reform. One of the best policies possible to help lower earners.

 

[matt j]

Bookies are currently predicting Reform vote share to be 20% or higher.

They're the only placards and posters I see on my travels, along with some Labour ones

 

[Seeker_UK]

Survation currently shows Reform leads in a number of constituencies.

MRP Update: First MRP Since Farage’s Return | Survation

In the first MRP analysis since Nigel Farage announced he would stand for election and resume the position of party leader, Reform UK are leading...

www.survation.com

Notably coastal towns which are more likely to be deprived areas.

 

[notaclue]

If he wins, Farage's political career will end soon after when he gets booted out of the Commons for repeated drunkenness. He *ahem* likes a drink and the Commons bar with its all day pints for tuppence will prove to be his undoing.

 

[Pravda]

Luckily we have Hitchens to correct these falsehoods and reveal how Starmer is actually a Trotskyist, Liz Truss is the last beacon for Neoliberalism and Reform are the true conservatives.

His brother would be turning in his grave

 

[Jubal]

Today and tomorrow. If you can stomach Nick Ferrari. Link to ask your question below…

LBC

Leading Britain's Conversation LBC - talk radio for the UK, letting you have your say on the big issues of the day and affecting London and the UK, with breaking news and opinion.

www.lbc.co.uk

 

[Jubal]

Former Greek finance minister Yannis Varoufakis- who knows what he’s talking about- currently laying into Reeves economic plans on Politics Live.

He spoke a lot of sense. IMO. I also liked his reminder on renewable energy. It’s complex I know but still…

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/why-is-cheap-renewable-electricity-so-expensive/

 

[Barrymagrec]

The Daily Star has officially endorsed Count Binface - sounds good to me.

 

[MVV]

Luckily we have Hitchens to correct these falsehoods and reveal how Starmer is actually a Trotskyist, Liz Truss is the last beacon for Neoliberalism and Reform are the true conservatives.

See that bit of dirt in the corner, that’s your mum that is…

 

[Dogberry]

She was good for us Truss says Hunt.

Jeremy Hunt: Liz Truss economic plans were ‘good thing to aim for’

Exclusive: Leaked recordings reveal chancellor ‘trying to achieve some of the same things’ as former prime minister

www.theguardian.com