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Makerfield: Reform candidate sexist?

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Wyllow3 Fri 05-Jun-26 14:48:15

This is a clip from question time last night. Not a long one, but do watch, and watch the women in the audience.

And particularly watch what he doesn't answer - what he said just 3 years ago about women having an abortion so they can shag more men

Yes, for REAL.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=InZSyPN6j-M

LemonJam Thu 11-Jun-26 14:23:21

I hope not MaizieD.

On the other hand there is the possibility people are fed up with Restore and Reform capitalising on such events ie. Henry Nowak's murder and Stephen Ogilvie's attack for political gain particularly when the respective families asked for this not to happen. Some people also do not relish the triggering of the violent protest scenes seen in Southampton last week and Belfast this week which Restore and Reform do not condemn.

Many posters are also aware of Musk's support for Restore/Lowe and aware of the part he plays in social media triggering a violent protest response.

snoopy57 Thu 11-Jun-26 14:26:46

Lets get behind Reform and beat Labour

Dickens Thu 11-Jun-26 14:32:59

snoopy57

Lets get behind Reform and beat Labour

Let's not.

LemonJam Thu 11-Jun-26 14:33:37

Dickens

snoopy57

Lets get behind Reform and beat Labour

Let's not.

Seconded.

LemonJam Thu 11-Jun-26 14:33:55

That is- lets not!

MissAdventure Thu 11-Jun-26 14:39:30

smile

Shinamae Thu 11-Jun-26 17:51:28

snoopy57

Lets get behind Reform and beat Labour

Yes, they can hardly make a worse job of it than the current shower…

LemonJam Thu 11-Jun-26 18:00:59

Of course Reform and Restore could make a worse job of things than the current government.

Tuliptree Thu 11-Jun-26 18:18:34

LemonJam

Of course Reform and Restore could make a worse job of things than the current government.

Not could but will.

Shinamae Thu 11-Jun-26 18:33:05

LemonJam

Of course Reform and Restore could make a worse job of things than the current government.

In your opinion….
Which you are entitled to as am I?….

Galaxy Thu 11-Jun-26 18:35:29

I don't have much of a view on restore but I think Reform would probably do a similar job as the last tory government if that's any help.

Oreo Thu 11-Jun-26 18:38:33

LemonJam

Of course Reform and Restore could make a worse job of things than the current government.

They’d be hard pushed to!

LemonJam Thu 11-Jun-26 18:48:18

Obviously a matter of opinion but they certainly could...

Tuliptree Thu 11-Jun-26 18:52:00

I’m feeling slightly more cheerful about Makerfield as Restore seems to be taking more votes from Reform. If Andy gets in because of a split vote, that’ll do.

Oreo Thu 11-Jun-26 19:01:08

Oh I think that Andy Burnham will win as it means Starmer going!
If Reform get in then Starmer is likely to stay.

Oreo Thu 11-Jun-26 19:01:32

And the sooner he goes the better.

Iam64 Thu 11-Jun-26 19:20:58

I suspect John Healey’s resignation will encourage some to vote Burnham

Tuliptree Thu 11-Jun-26 19:51:58

Iam64

I suspect John Healey’s resignation will encourage some to vote Burnham

Instead of what though? It won’t surely change Reform/Restore voters minds will it? But you’re nearer to the action so more aware. Down here it’s a different country

J52 Thu 11-Jun-26 20:13:31

snoopy57

Lets get behind Reform and beat Labour

Let’s not, unless you want an “apprentice “ on the job.

Dickens Thu 11-Jun-26 20:15:32

Galaxy

I don't have much of a view on restore but I think Reform would probably do a similar job as the last tory government if that's any help.

grin

Dickens Thu 11-Jun-26 20:23:58

LemonJam

Obviously a matter of opinion but they certainly could...

I'm one of those disillusioned with Starmer, however, when contemplating the possibility of 'Restore' or, more likely, 'Reform' forming the next government, I think of the boiling-frog metaphor.

Dickens Thu 11-Jun-26 20:44:25

Tuliptree

I’m feeling slightly more cheerful about Makerfield as Restore seems to be taking more votes from Reform. If Andy gets in because of a split vote, that’ll do.

If Restore are taking more votes from Reform - I wonder how long it might be before Reform's Party Chairman and Chief Whip toddles over there?

It seems like a natural move since he's gone from Labour to Conservative to Independent to Reform.

Shinamae Thu 11-Jun-26 21:21:59

Dickens

Tuliptree

I’m feeling slightly more cheerful about Makerfield as Restore seems to be taking more votes from Reform. If Andy gets in because of a split vote, that’ll do.

If Restore are taking more votes from Reform - I wonder how long it might be before Reform's Party Chairman and Chief Whip toddles over there?

It seems like a natural move since he's gone from Labour to Conservative to Independent to Reform.

Time will tell……🤗😁

Wyllow3 Thu 11-Jun-26 21:34:10

A fitting end for Lee. 🤣

Where to go after that? Perhaps NuRestore.co.uk?

Wyllow3 Thu 11-Jun-26 21:35:15

Or maybe initiate the 52nd USA State in the New Ballroom at the White House?