Stop the BBC giving prominence to Reform

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

to save those in danger.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

Great post Terribull! Spot on!

fancythat

Baggs

fancythat

Baggs

The Reform Party, whether one likes it or not, are making waves, so to speak. The BBC's job is to report news/what-is-out-there. Polls suggest people want to hear about Reform policies, plans, etc. So the BBC is presumably reporting Reform related stuff.

This is mere guesswork on my part. I don't watch or listen to BBC news and I've no particular interest in Reform (reform, yes, but Reform, no) so my take is that the BBC is trying to do what it's supposed to do and be impartial.

Which includes talking about stuff some poeple don't like.

Clickbait?

I'm not sure I understand that remark, fancythat. Do you mean the BBC is perhaps engaging in clickbait?

yes

OK, thanks 😊

Baggs

fancythat

Baggs

The Reform Party, whether one likes it or not, are making waves, so to speak. The BBC's job is to report news/what-is-out-there. Polls suggest people want to hear about Reform policies, plans, etc. So the BBC is presumably reporting Reform related stuff.

This is mere guesswork on my part. I don't watch or listen to BBC news and I've no particular interest in Reform (reform, yes, but Reform, no) so my take is that the BBC is trying to do what it's supposed to do and be impartial.

Which includes talking about stuff some poeple don't like.

Clickbait?

I'm not sure I understand that remark, fancythat. Do you mean the BBC is perhaps engaging in clickbait?

yes

Baggs

The Reform Party, whether one likes it or not, are making waves, so to speak. The BBC's job is to report news/what-is-out-there. Polls suggest people want to hear about Reform policies, plans, etc. So the BBC is presumably reporting Reform related stuff.

This is mere guesswork on my part. I don't watch or listen to BBC news and I've no particular interest in Reform (reform, yes, but Reform, no) so my take is that the BBC is trying to do what it's supposed to do and be impartial.

Which includes talking about stuff some poeple don't like.

They do not question them about their manifesto though do they? Only migrants. And when they ask them how they’re going to go about that they don’t have a coherent answer other than taking away everyone’s rights ( yours, mind, our children and grandchildren).We can see what’s happening in America with Trump and yet people think his mini me Farage is the answer to all our problems. They’re also climate change deniers, too. But then, so are a lot of people on this forum….

fancythat

Baggs

The Reform Party, whether one likes it or not, are making waves, so to speak. The BBC's job is to report news/what-is-out-there. Polls suggest people want to hear about Reform policies, plans, etc. So the BBC is presumably reporting Reform related stuff.

This is mere guesswork on my part. I don't watch or listen to BBC news and I've no particular interest in Reform (reform, yes, but Reform, no) so my take is that the BBC is trying to do what it's supposed to do and be impartial.

Which includes talking about stuff some poeple don't like.

Clickbait?

I'm not sure I understand that remark, fancythat. Do you mean the BBC is perhaps engaging in clickbait?