A huge march against the Far Right

Susieq62

Ronib, I prefer patriotism to Nationalism . I don’t subscribe to one nation being above that of another . I would prefer a world without flags tbh. as they can suggest superiority. I don’t feel superior to any other nation.

Flags don't denote superiority!

Almost every sovereign country in the world has its own flag. It is a recognisable symbol and identifies that country to others.
Countries have national anthems too - would you do away with those?

Maremia

Okay, I get the impression that no-one knows what constitutes a London based woke.

An insomniac who resides in London?

(Sorry, I'll get my coat)

Thanks Allira, nothing wrong with a light hearted comment.

Oreo

A few days later these marches are forgotten about.Especially one which espouses myriad causes.

I’m not sure that’s a fair generalisation. Several people here have already shared examples of marches they or their families took part in that clearly weren’t “forgotten.” It seems more accurate to say that some marches fade from public attention, while others have lasting impact. Assuming they’re all quickly forgotten feels more like a personal belief than something supported by evidence.

50,000 or 500,000. Conflict of figures here. Police say 50,000?

The results of the forthcoming elections, local and mayoral elections in England, Senedd in Wales and Scottish Parliament will give an indicator.

This march will probably have passed the majority of people by. It could have had much more impact if there had been one unified message but that message seems to have been lost with all the different groups involved with their different banners.

You’re right regarding the forthcoming elections Allira. I suspect there will be a big UK political divide emerge as a result. Pulling back from that is going to be tough, whoever is in charge at Westminster.

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Casdon

Only by those with short memories though Oreo. There have been a lot of historic marches and protests through the ages that have changed the order, and made it into the history books.

But not with the march last Saturday 😄 it was made up of too many groups with different gripes.

Allira

Susieq62

Ronib, I prefer patriotism to Nationalism . I don’t subscribe to one nation being above that of another . I would prefer a world without flags tbh. as they can suggest superiority. I don’t feel superior to any other nation.

Flags don't denote superiority!

Almost every sovereign country in the world has its own flag. It is a recognisable symbol and identifies that country to others.
Countries have national anthems too - would you do away with those?

I believe that some would, especially here in the UK 🇬🇧

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I would challenge the ‘goodwill’ at least Casdon😁

I couldn't agree more..! Excellent turnout 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

graciemabel

Farage for PM!!

Why do you want to give up democracy graciemabel?

Sorry, I should have said that it was BlueBelle that I was praising..! (Edit function id definitely needed 😄)

WithNobsOnIt

I bet this march was organised by a bunch of London based Wokes. and their friends on the media..

They are the real threat to this country not Nigel Farage.

Are you alright?

I can understand so many people who wish all the worlds population could live together in harmony. However, human nature prevents it happening, so they must face reality. Put aside all this hippie love stuff and accept the fact that there are people out to destroy our country.
At the next election, all the sensible, rational people who didn't vote last time must get out and do so at the next one. Otherwise we will end up with another airy-fairy government which hasn't a clue how to run a country.

Well some of these hate filled posts make it easy to see why the country is in such a bad way The sneering ‘hippy love stuff’ ‘London based wokes’ says so much about the poster and if nothing else the thread has pointed out to me which posters I would not like to live next door to, much prefer to live next door to an immigrant.

Basgetti

WithNobsOnIt

I bet this march was organised by a bunch of London based Wokes. and their friends on the media..

They are the real threat to this country not Nigel Farage.

Are you alright?

The loony left is probably more of a threat than Farage. The UK needs, a centrist government that understands that the workers and businesses pay for the social spending. Starmer started with pretty good policies but his loony MPs won't let him implement them.
Rayner or Milliband will be a disaster as PM and a pretty good opening for Farage at the next GE

Otherwise we will end up with another airy-fairy government which hasn't a clue how to run a country

14 years of Tory government and their 5 Prime Ministers left us in a mess. These Tory’s now joining Farage to have yet another go with their wrecking ball! No real interest in the country - just an interest in their career. Morals and values that shift like straws in the wind. Farage and Truss sniffing round Trump and his vile view of the world.

BlueBelle

Well some of these hate filled posts make it easy to see why the country is in such a bad way The sneering ‘hippy love stuff’ ‘London based wokes’ says so much about the poster and if nothing else the thread has pointed out to me which posters I would not like to live next door to, much prefer to live next door to an immigrant.

Agreed, BlueBelle. This thread is horrible. Difference of opinion is one thing, but the name calling and disrespect of those who don’t buy into the anti-immigrant rhetoric shows those doing it for who they are.

I bet this march was organised by a bunch of London based Wokes. and their friends on the media.

They are the real threat to this country not Nigel Farage. (WithNobsOnIt)

That reads like a slogan rather than an argument. Real life is a bit more complicated than ‘everyone who disagrees is a threat.

You claim to want centrism but use quite polarising language, which gives it a tone of frustration rather than genuine moderation David49 (Tue 31-Mar-26 06:44:22) I'm not at all sure you understand what centrism is.

Doodledog

BlueBelle

Well some of these hate filled posts make it easy to see why the country is in such a bad way The sneering ‘hippy love stuff’ ‘London based wokes’ says so much about the poster and if nothing else the thread has pointed out to me which posters I would not like to live next door to, much prefer to live next door to an immigrant.

Agreed, BlueBelle. This thread is horrible. Difference of opinion is one thing, but the name calling and disrespect of those who don’t buy into the anti-immigrant rhetoric shows those doing it for who they are.

Some people (yes, them again) just don’t know how fortunate they are. The country they describe bares no resemblance to the one we live in. No wonder anxiety and depression is on the rise when so many seem to wallow in negative, critical moaning and exaggeration of the difficulties we face.
The country is not ‘on its knees’.
It’s making me think we need a bit more Dunkirk Spirit and blessings counted.

Doodledog

BlueBelle

Well some of these hate filled posts make it easy to see why the country is in such a bad way The sneering ‘hippy love stuff’ ‘London based wokes’ says so much about the poster and if nothing else the thread has pointed out to me which posters I would not like to live next door to, much prefer to live next door to an immigrant.

Agreed, BlueBelle. This thread is horrible. Difference of opinion is one thing, but the name calling and disrespect of those who don’t buy into the anti-immigrant rhetoric shows those doing it for who they are.

If I was a migrant worker in the NHS or care industry I would be complaining like hell about the way I am paying taxes to support the freeloaders who won't cross the road to do the work that I have travelled thousands of miles to do.

Many of those in the NHS that were born overseas and highly paid, probably a majority of consultants are migrants, there are many other doctors and nurses too