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Will you vote Tory next time?

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Stella14 Tue 12-Apr-22 12:50:04

Just wondering if those who voted Conservative at the last General Election will do so next time? I ask the question in light of all the scandals associated with this Government, together with the lack of action taken to mitigate the effects of the ‘cost of living crisis’ (despite France, Spain and several other European countries giving much more help to their people), abandoning the Triple Lock (despite retaining it being in their manifesto).

Blondiescot Tue 12-Apr-22 20:21:56

It absolutely should matter! Faux pas?? Outright lying and criminal behaviour goes way beyond a faux pas! I'm beginning to think Boris could slaughter babies in the street and some folk on here would still excuse his behaviour and vote for him...

varian Tue 12-Apr-22 19:54:47

It certainly should matter jennek

jennek Tue 12-Apr-22 19:50:10

Some of us factor in a certain level of bad behaviour in our choice of politician. We can all relate to faux pas in what we say or do sometimes. The problem with the current lot is that it is continuous and running away with them. But on the day people wake up to vote will that matter?

Casdon Tue 12-Apr-22 19:47:33

Zuki

Sorry but I think he can handle big issues
like the pandemic and war.I don't see Labour doing that

There are other Tory MPs you know, who haven’t knowingly lied to parliament. There has to be somebody with integrity who could do the job of PM better than Boris aka Nero - in fact probably over 300 could. This isn’t a fight to the death with Labour, it’s an issue the Tories need to sort out now.

VioletSky Tue 12-Apr-22 19:45:55

I didn't break any of the covid rules and I don't know the political leanings of those who did

varian Tue 12-Apr-22 19:37:22

We obeyed the rules and so, as far as I know, did all of our friends and aquaintances.

I am sure there were some rile breakers, but should that excuse the rule makers breaking their own rules?

volver Tue 12-Apr-22 19:33:15

I am very aware of the posts saying how people don't admit to voting Tory because they get rounded on, so I am being careful about what I say.

It actually makes me sad when I read things like "Claiming people all followed the rules is ridiculous. They are going to pay fines like anyone else." Are we really in such a state that we don't expect the Prime Minister of the country not to break the law, because of some misplaced idea that "everyone was at it"? They stood there on TV every night telling us that if one person broke the rules we'd all suffer for it. They spent millions on a campaign about "Look her in the eyes and tell her you didn't break the rules". And the whole time, they were breaking the rules.

Is this what we've come to accept as normal behaviour from our leaders? The only "real people" they seem like are the selfish, self centred ones who don't care if you live or die. It makes me so sad that people will accept, even support such behaviour.

varian Tue 12-Apr-22 19:32:01

Boris Johnson must go, or our entire system of Government is threatened

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varian Tue 12-Apr-22 19:29:53

He did a good job of handling covid contracts to Tory chums who turned out to be hopeless at producing what we needed.

Billions of taxpayers money went to fraudsters.

It is hard to imagine any other PM making a worse mess of managing the country during a pandemic.

Zuki Tue 12-Apr-22 19:14:28

Sorry but I think he can handle big issues
like the pandemic and war.I don't see Labour doing that

Zuki Tue 12-Apr-22 19:11:40

Should say our mp

Casdon Tue 12-Apr-22 19:11:00

The big difference is that the Prime Minister knowingly lied to parliament and to the whole country Zuki. There is absolutely no excuse. That is unforgivable.

Zuki Tue 12-Apr-22 19:10:54

I I'm ina Labour controlled town and have seen nothing
in the way Labour are here that has ever made me want to vote Labour Out No never even turns up in Parliament

Mollygo Tue 12-Apr-22 19:10:05

If I voted for the party who do most to help in our area, I’d vote Tory. When Labour were in charge, promises were plentiful but unfulfilled and the the potholes that damaged my car remained in the same state throughout their reign.
When it comes to the GE I’ll look at the election promises, ask questions of the endless stream of party workers who knock on my door and then vote.
Whilst I think Tory lies have been well revealed, I don’t think the other parties are or have been any more honest, particularly Tony Blair -who was another politician who knows how to work the system for his own benefit, which leaves me with a problem.

MaizieD Tue 12-Apr-22 19:09:53

kittylester

Their policies are Labour policies.

And why on earth would you think another Corbyn like leader is inconsequential? I consider it very scary! And most centre right people would do too.

What don't you like about Labour policies? Just saying 'Labour policies' tells us nothing at all. We don't even know if your idea of 'Labour policies' is actually the same as actual Labour policies.

I think it highly unlikely that another far left winger would be voted to the leadership.

Having said that, I found nothing at all frightening in Labour's manifesto in 2019.

Chewbacca Tue 12-Apr-22 19:09:51

No idea, at this point in time, who I'd vote for. I loathe and detest what BoJo and his cronies have done to the country but I'm reluctant to vote for Starmer and his pals who are utterly confused about what 50% of the population is and who amongst them has a cervix. The Greens are similarly afflicted. Politically homeless at the moment.

varian Tue 12-Apr-22 19:02:29

Oh dear ^Zuki

I am puzzled as to why you would ever support this Tory government.

You must know that the aim of the Tory Party oids to make the rich richer, so why would you support them?

I am genuinely interested to know.

Blondiescot Tue 12-Apr-22 19:01:16

'Real people'? Do me a favour - the average Tory MP doesn't have a clue how real people in this country are struggling.

Zuki Tue 12-Apr-22 18:58:06

Absolutely will vote conservative Claiming people all
followed the rules is ridiculous They are going to pay fines like anyone else They seem like real people unlike Starmer who doesn't
have much to say .Wish that Labour would stop saying they are speaking for the public they aren't and I'm someone with low income and l I've i guess a working class life

Oldbat1 Tue 12-Apr-22 18:57:25

No way will I ever vote Tory.

VioletSky Tue 12-Apr-22 18:48:53

Sorry to hear that germanshepherdsmum

Germanshepherdsmum Tue 12-Apr-22 18:41:32

VioletSky

I'd rather lose a finger

Those of us who, like me have several fingers that don't work would find that pretty offensive. I have four working fingers. Two on each hand. It wasn't always thus and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Pammie1 Tue 12-Apr-22 18:36:23

Absolutely not, never have, never will. I’m of the mindset that the only way to get the Tories out is to vote Labour. They’re far from perfect but could they be any worse ?

kittylester Tue 12-Apr-22 18:31:56

Their policies are Labour policies.

And why on earth would you think another Corbyn like leader is inconsequential? I consider it very scary! And most centre right people would do too.

Maya1 Tue 12-Apr-22 18:31:21

Never have and never will. Not that it will make much difference here where l live as it is a Conservative strong hold here in Cambs.
One friend who voted tory will now vote lib dem. All other friends are left wing as myself.
I just don't believe that the Conservative party care about the general public as a whole. Its all lip service and pretence.