The reform party has agreed to continue the triple lock

i thought it was something you put on your bike

David49

You do make me laugh, they are both soft left, and you must know they would not be favoured candidates of the left of the Labour Party.

That shows how either out or touch or naive some on this forum are.

It simply means David we have a different opinion to you on this matter.

I too supported Starmer, and I still do. It was a dreadful and weak start when he became PM, but for me at least, he’s earned his stripes.

Casdon

David49

You do make me laugh, they are both soft left, and you must know they would not be favoured candidates of the left of the Labour Party.

That shows how either out or touch or naive some on this forum are.

I’m right on this David49. Seeing these two as the ‘loony left’ is more about your perception than my naievety.

My perception is anyone to the left of Starmer is going to be bad for the UK, because growth will be neglected, investments will be discouraged and make more likely to vote Reform, that is in my view bad.

May be dicing with death here but personally I think Restore’s Rupert Lowe has a point.

x.com/rupertlowe10/status/2043947572671177020?s=46

Hell no.

I suspect this will be like all the other false promises they have made where they have won in local councils. It is a headline grabber and nothing more.

Whitewavemark2 - totally agree but sadly many people, including some I know, are falling for it. I'm genuinely worried for the future. What worrying, miserable times we live in.

I'm not a fan of Reform in general or Nigel Farage. The only thing I would say is that he does seem unafraid of saying what he means and doesn't hide behind waffle and prevarication.

Yes, Starmer is 'boring'. I have seen this complaint on other Threads
And I wish to shout THANK GOODNESS for that.
I have had enough of clowns and performers hogging the political stage, doing anything to grab attention back to themselves.
The show is over. Let's get back to reality.

I am a pensioner but I hope the Reform party doesn't get into power as we would see a replication of what Trump is doing to America. How is Brexit going for you all? Nigel is very quiet after persuading Brits to leave the EU. At a time when Russia is a threat to the UK and Europe, and the Current US government under Trump is not so friendly, we need to be with the EU more than ever. Together we will be stronger.

Not of they were the last party on earth…As I told the campaigners recently

I'm voting Reform. Taking into account that some of you will certainly have voted Lib Dem and fewer voted Green, some of both choices to divert votes from the conservatives who you couldn't wait to get rid of for the face of 'new' Labour, I wonder just what your plans are now you've turned away from the 4 best known parties. Libs and Greens haven't got a chance and you know it. So...is it the same one you tossed aside at the last election or the one currently residing in number 10?
I'm not dissing anyone's choice but Reform is getting my vote.

Maremia

Yes, Starmer is 'boring'. I have seen this complaint on other Threads
And I wish to shout THANK GOODNESS for that.
I have had enough of clowns and performers hogging the political stage, doing anything to grab attention back to themselves.
The show is over. Let's get back to reality.

Hear, hear Maremia 👏👏👏

Clowns to the left of me,
Jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you Keir … and I am grateful for it!

I got an email this morning as regards a local woman standing for election as a Labour councillor in the seat she lives in. Sexual threats have been made against her in person by a group of male Reform supporters. There was a call for women to turn out in force to support her in canvassing today and to call it out.
I cant be there and feel sad about that,
But I cant say I am surprised.

(Not that only Reform males make this kind of threat, but our local LP is going to call it out as they campaign)

...and as a pensioner of 21 years and counting, the triple lock promise is not something I would hang my hat on. Yes, it meant an extra £46+change this time around but I only believe facts and solid evidence. I know that change takes time with ANY and EVERY party who takes office. These changes have to go through parliament and cannot be rushed as everyone should know. Some of you are openly admitting that Starmer bungled it for quite a while and is only now (so you say) beginning to find his feet. Lots of changes in the cabinet so don't forget that when the new incumbent gets the keys.
Also, don't forget that some GNers are in a basic pension and the triple lock helps them stay afloat.
Be kind.

GG54

I'm voting Reform. Taking into account that some of you will certainly have voted Lib Dem and fewer voted Green, some of both choices to divert votes from the conservatives who you couldn't wait to get rid of for the face of 'new' Labour, I wonder just what your plans are now you've turned away from the 4 best known parties. Libs and Greens haven't got a chance and you know it. So...is it the same one you tossed aside at the last election or the one currently residing in number 10?
I'm not dissing anyone's choice but Reform is getting my vote.

What do you like about Reform please? Thanks

I would vote for Reform in the next general election.
I'm not prepared to be torn apart for my opinion.
I respect we all have different views.
I have mine and you have yours.
Thank you.

Why would I vote for a party that wants to do away with the NHS? Why would anyone? I don't understand why people never answer this question when I ask it. OK you might be able to afford private medical insurance but millions can't.

That's my business. Suffice to say that I don't pick up gauntlets. I leave you to make up your own fairy tales.

That was to sixandahalf.

Hurray Reform UK ,
party for people below 100 years old

GrannyBettie

I suspect this will be like all the other false promises they have made where they have won in local councils. It is a headline grabber and nothing more.

...and the other main parties have always carried through their election promises...eh?

GG54

...and as a pensioner of 21 years and counting, the triple lock promise is not something I would hang my hat on. Yes, it meant an extra £46+change this time around but I only believe facts and solid evidence. I know that change takes time with ANY and EVERY party who takes office. These changes have to go through parliament and cannot be rushed as everyone should know. Some of you are openly admitting that Starmer bungled it for quite a while and is only now (so you say) beginning to find his feet. Lots of changes in the cabinet so don't forget that when the new incumbent gets the keys.
Also, don't forget that some GNers are in a basic pension and the triple lock helps them stay afloat.
Be kind.

I don’t think we actually said Starmer “bungled” it, I think we said a very shaky start, and that’s true, but those of us who supported him then, still support him now and understand Rome wasn’t built in a day.

It’s entirely your choice to whom you give your vote.

Mine in the local elections will go to Green, as the candidate is my next door neighbour, who will work and do his damndest for the ward.

I have yet to decide who I’ll vote for in the next GE, it’s too far away, and I may have to vote to keep someone out, rather than vote someone in, just depends how
The land lies, I only know it won’t be Reform, Restore or Tory!

To keep Reform away from power, you just have to look at their unfulfilled promises from their Brexit campaign Also keeping the triple lock doesn’t compensate for their intention to privatise the NHS

Dulostwo11

Hurray Reform UK ,
party for people below 100 years old

I take that to mean that you think that the currently 76% of the electorate who won’t vote for Reform, are all over 100 years old?