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Why do so many people support Reform, and Tommy Robinson

(156 Posts)
fancythat Sun 14-Sept-25 18:20:21

Last night I watched a programme I recorded a few months ago called Berlin 1933.
I felt a few chills.
There were some similarities with the Uk as it is now.

fancythat Sun 14-Sept-25 18:18:16

I havent voted for either of the two main parties for 10 years or more.

I know of two or three previous conservative voters, who got disallusioned with the 10 years or whatever it was of the conservatives being in power. Who could have got a lot achieved. But somehow didnt.

Oreo Sun 14-Sept-25 18:14:44

Mostly I would say they are not fans of TR but the rally the other day was organised by him and associates.
It’s a grassroots movement to tell Westminster to up its game.

Oreo Sun 14-Sept-25 18:12:42

It’s because the British public, or a good section of it are sick and tired of governments doing a bad job.On immigration, on the economy, on public services.

Jane71 Sun 14-Sept-25 17:33:16

Anyone appealing to our insecurities will find a response.

fancythat Sun 14-Sept-25 17:29:25

The question is (should be) why is it that a growing sector of the population is so disenfranchised with mainstream politics?

Why are they so concerned for their children in this changing UK?

Why has TR been held up as a paragon of British Unity ?

Our current PM maybe should address these issues?

I have lifted this post from another thread.
A couple of posters on there were talking about this issue.