Stop the BBC giving prominence to Reform

Teazel2

M0nica

I thought the BBC was meant to be a woke left wing organisation. Is this evidence that it is actually being an even handed organisation.

Where on the BBC is all this Reform propaganda (i assume that is what you mean) BBC TV News is not often that often so I presume you mean R4. Does aanayone who votes Reform actually listen to R4, I would have thought their radio tastes would lie elsewhere.

I support Reform. I like opera, my favourite is Tosca, classic FM, Shakespeare, poetry, history biographies (non fiction), 19 th Century English literature. I also play bridge.

And have you read their manifesto?

MayBee70

Teazel2

M0nica

I thought the BBC was meant to be a woke left wing organisation. Is this evidence that it is actually being an even handed organisation.

Where on the BBC is all this Reform propaganda (i assume that is what you mean) BBC TV News is not often that often so I presume you mean R4. Does aanayone who votes Reform actually listen to R4, I would have thought their radio tastes would lie elsewhere.

I support Reform. I like opera, my favourite is Tosca, classic FM, Shakespeare, poetry, history biographies (non fiction), 19 th Century English literature. I also play bridge.

And have you read their manifesto?

Some, .I broadly agree with their ethos. They seem to be commonsense ideas that I feel are sensible.

I actually think it is a good thing that Reform are getting prominence. It requires them to be clear about what they stand for, and they will have to be explicit about their plans. Exposure now will weaken them longer term I think.

Teazel2

MayBee70

Teazel2

M0nica

I thought the BBC was meant to be a woke left wing organisation. Is this evidence that it is actually being an even handed organisation.

Where on the BBC is all this Reform propaganda (i assume that is what you mean) BBC TV News is not often that often so I presume you mean R4. Does aanayone who votes Reform actually listen to R4, I would have thought their radio tastes would lie elsewhere.

I support Reform. I like opera, my favourite is Tosca, classic FM, Shakespeare, poetry, history biographies (non fiction), 19 th Century English literature. I also play bridge.

And have you read their manifesto?

Some, .I broadly agree with their ethos. They seem to be commonsense ideas that I feel are sensible.

What about their plans for the economy?

The reports about Reform on the BBC are not usually all positive. Perhaps the BBC with its supposed left-wing bias, is trying to show them up?

I do wonder where the Lib Dems have disappeared to lately, though.

MayBee70

It was the same in the run up to the referendum. Farage was on Question Time far more than everybody else. What he and Reform are clever about is being readily available. Mind you my partner tells me that Tice was interviewed by Trevor Phillips on Sky News. When he said Reform would use the Royal Navy when it came to the boats Phillips asked him in what capacity they would be deployed and Tice had no answer to that. They usually get away with making sweeping statements without any sort of interrogation.

Yes but did he get a word in edge ways? I seem to recall FB butting in all the time.

When he said Reform would use the Royal Navy when it came to the boats Phillips asked him in what capacity they would be deployed and Tice had no answer to that.

Of course he didn't! They seemed to think they could order the RN to fire on the small boats.
He has no clue about Maritime law which includes a legal obligation to those in danger at sea.
Has he heard the word mutiny?

to save those in danger.

MayBee70

Teazel2

MayBee70

Teazel2

M0nica

I thought the BBC was meant to be a woke left wing organisation. Is this evidence that it is actually being an even handed organisation.

Where on the BBC is all this Reform propaganda (i assume that is what you mean) BBC TV News is not often that often so I presume you mean R4. Does aanayone who votes Reform actually listen to R4, I would have thought their radio tastes would lie elsewhere.

I support Reform. I like opera, my favourite is Tosca, classic FM, Shakespeare, poetry, history biographies (non fiction), 19 th Century English literature. I also play bridge.

And have you read their manifesto?

Some, .I broadly agree with their ethos. They seem to be commonsense ideas that I feel are sensible.

What about their plans for the economy?

Raising tax threshold to £20,000, tax cuts, deregulation to boost businesses, reduce government spending, cutting corporation tax, eliminating NHS waiting lists. These are just some of the proposals, what is not to like? I am not an economist so would not be able to answer how to achieve these aims, but they are something to aspire and aim for. I did agree with Reform councils refusing to fund gay pride marches. Nothing against them but no wish for them to be funded with tax payer money. It is just one example of not being profligate with public money and hopefully there will be many more actions like this.

Councils do not fund Pride events.
Google Manchester Pride and you will see that it is funded from a variety of areas but not the council.

No. Like most of us you’re not an economist which is why Reform throw around unworkable populist promises.

Mt61

Grantanow

The BBC doesn't want to be persecuted if Reform comes to power (which I fervently hope never happens).

Can’t be any worse that labour

All political parties in government pressure the BBC and that is why it needs a robust, independent Chair and Director General to fight them off.

Jeez there’s some snobs around. How can people think that voting or supporting a particular party means you don’t like opera or ‘highbrow’ entertainment? That is the very reason people,are supporting this Reform mob, don’t you get that ? No wonder they are doing so well.

I also perceive there's some high falootin old fashioned snobbery around. Sneery comments in the vein of "the basket of deplorables" Lets not forget that did for Hillary Clinton, she well and truly let the mask slip. Some of the left persuasion would say they are on the side of the poorer/working class and in their opinion poorly educated. As long as "they" know their place and don't stray too far from the designated political party they should be voting for and stay where they belong most importantly the educated elites certainly don't want any of the flag waving prols trying to enter their enclaves.

MG55

Councils do not fund Pride events.
Google Manchester Pride and you will see that it is funded from a variety of areas but not the council.

Councils do help to fund Pride events, through their Community Grant Schemes.

Other groups can apply for grants for their events too.

MayBee70

No. Like most of us you’re not an economist which is why Reform throw around unworkable populist promises.

That thickos like me fall for?

Teazel2

MayBee70

No. Like most of us you’re not an economist which is why Reform throw around unworkable populist promises.

That thickos like me fall for?

That is not what I said and you know it. Stop twisting things. When I said most of us I included myself but you chose to ignore that didn’t you ?

MayBee70

Teazel2

MayBee70

No. Like most of us you’re not an economist which is why Reform throw around unworkable populist promises.

That thickos like me fall for?

That is not what I said and you know it. Stop twisting things. When I said most of us I included myself but you chose to ignore that didn’t you ?

Its exactly what you said. The word populist says it all.

There’s a reason why I don’t usually contribute to politics threads. I clearly set out my point of view the other day and a while later things descended into chaos and name calling.

Where on the BBC is all this Reform propaganda (i assume that is what you mean) BBC TV News is not often that often so I presume you mean R4. Does aanayone who votes Reform actually listen to R4, I would have thought their radio tastes would lie elsewhere.

BBC News 24 perhaps?

Reform does seem to be mentioned a lot and given airtime but it is not always favourable. Perhaps their marketing and promotions people are more active?

Where are the Lib Dems? Enjoying the summer recess?

Does aanayone who votes Reform actually listen to R4, I would have thought their radio tastes would lie elsewhere.

That didn't come across very well, surely you didn't mean it as it sounds, M0nica?

It’s good they are getting exposure it might shake labour up to do some about immigration!

I've not noticed, but if there was an election tomorrow they would probably win, they'd certainly get my vote so 'no'

Sounds like a call for censorship - which is okay is it, for the so-called 'right wing'? Let's remember that Reform had a MUCH larger section of the vote than is reflected in the number of MPs and many people want to hear about them.
And no, Mt61, I agree - when it comes to listening to the 'common' people and improving the lot of the working class, they can't be worse than Labour!!

GrannyGravy13 - I too am fed up of the two main parties but will never vote Reform. Farage is a Trump fanboy - I think that says it all. I also think we are on a slippery slope with Reform.