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Do you want to discuss boring politics? (11 Viewers)

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SBT

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,446
Grendel said:
Well I don't think he needs £50. One thing Reform have done is use all social media avenues and use algorithms to boost its profile. Its obsessed with all channels and believes in maximising SEO to its full.

Its working as you are talking about it

Francis Lee: Reform are the social media masters

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Going from “it’s a non story without much media interest” to “online paedo shoutouts are a central plank of our election strategy” is fantastic work

Can you honestly even remember which point you’re supposed to be arguing anymore?
 
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Grendel

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,447
Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
So the best way to raise Reform's profile is to send a video commemorating one of the most despicable and high profile peadophiles of this country in the last few years?

That's much worse than him doing it for the grift of £50 that he doesn't need.
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You are going to get the odd mishap but the reality is that its pretty recognised Reform are easily the most skilled operators in that area.
 
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Grendel

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,448
SBT said:
Going from “it’s a non story without much media interest” to “online paedo shoutouts are a central plank of our election strategy” is fantastic work

Can you honestly even remember which point you’re supposed to be arguing anymore?
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I don't think I actually said that

Whats incredible is Nigel Farage with a tiny number of MP's gets far more focus from many people on here than say the Greens, the Lib Dems and the Tory Party. The actual comment had very little media interest - Its generally acknowledged the social media strategy is a significant part of the strategy

I mean a man thats generally considered a one man party with a few fruit cakes and clapped out Tories is according to you very possibly the next Prime Minister - so you very clearly are influenced to even think that way.
 

Grendel

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,449
The overall strategy is to try and get an engagement from young voters.

Reform would attract very few voters from these segments. It is growing. Crucially the voter interest then needs to be nurtured into a commitment to vote

Support for Reform UK grows among young voters

Young people are now increasingly open to supporting Reform UK, voting intention polls from More in Common shows.
www.swlondoner.co.uk
 
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Grendel

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,450
PVA said:
Talking about the leader reading a tribute to one of the most notorious sex offenders in recent times is a sign Reform's strategy is working?!
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I would say you and Pete are obsessed more than anyone with Nigel Farage. Why? Its a tiny party that according to you is finished because of this video. You post far more about Reform than the Greens - yet you are saying its a failing strategy.
 
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SBT

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,451
Grendel said:
I don't think I actually said that
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What are you actually saying? There’s a lot of posts in a row from you and you seem to be getting a bit defensive. I didn’t mean to upset you by criticising Big Nige.
 
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Grendel

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,452
SBT said:
What are you actually saying? There’s a lot of posts in a row from you and you seem to be getting a bit defensive. I didn’t mean to upset you by criticising Big Nige.
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I think Nigel Farage is a chancer - to suggest he is not a skilled operator though is beyond dumb -after all you think he is a Prime Minister in waiting - think about that.
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,453
Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
So the best way to raise Reform's profile is to send a video commemorating one of the most despicable and high profile peadophiles of this country in the last few years?

That's much worse than him doing it for the grift of £50 that he doesn't need.
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He's been doing it before Reform were even about wasn't he. Its clearly for the cash
 
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SBT

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,454
Grendel said:
I think Nigel Farage is a chancer - to suggest he is not a skilled operator though is beyond dumb -after all you think he is a Prime Minister in waiting - think about that.
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I don’t think there’s any tension between me thinking that he’s a likely future PM and that he’s also capable of dumb mistakes like this, is there?

Why do you seem so allergic to anyone pointing out these comical screw-ups of his? It reliably sends you flailing in all directions - you were scoffing at the idea it might be a story of note, now here you are a week later clogging up the thread trying to play it off as another tactical masterclass from Nige.
 
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Grendel

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,455
SBT said:
I don’t think there’s any tension between me thinking that he’s a likely future PM and that he’s also capable of dumb mistakes like this, is there?

Why do you seem so allergic to anyone pointing out these comical screw-ups of his? It reliably sends you flailing in all directions - you were scoffing at the idea it might be a story of note, now here you are a week later clogging up the thread trying to play it off as another tactical masterclass from Nige.
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I am hardly allergic - you think he needs £50 - "clogging up a thread" - yes its a hive of activity discussing other topics
 
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PVA

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,456
Grendel said:
I would say you and Pete are obsessed more than anyone with Nigel Farage. Why? Its a tiny party that according to you is finished because of this video. You post far more about Reform than the Greens - yet you are saying its a failing strategy.
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1. You make more posts about Farage than me. Are you obsessed with him?
2. Reform are on course to be the next government, of course I discuss them more than the Greens
3. When did I say they are finished?
4. I never said using social media is a failing strategy.


Some remarkable windmilling going on here.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,457
Grendel said:
I am hardly allergic - you think he needs £50 - "clogging up a thread" - yes its a hive of activity discussing other topics
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He's made £140k supposedly from his cameo's.

Hardly the odd £50.
 
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Grendel

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,458
Ccfcisparks said:
He's made £140k supposedly from his cameo's.

Hardly the odd £50.
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Someone said he was grifting for £50 quid
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,459
Grendel said:
Someone said he was grifting for £50 quid
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Well yes lots of £50's add up.

Its almost as bad as when someone "tricked" him into saying a pro irish republic phrase.
 
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Grendel

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,460
Ccfcisparks said:
Well yes lots of £50's add up.

Its almost as bad as when someone "tricked" him into saying a pro irish republic phrase.
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Has it damaged him in any way politically?
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,461
Grendel said:
Has it damaged him in any way politically?
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Clearly not and thats quite concerning.
 
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SBT

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,462
Grendel said:
I am hardly allergic - you think he needs £50 - "clogging up a thread" - yes its a hive of activity discussing other topics
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Whether he needs it or wants it is a matter for his bank manager (whoever that is these days). I think that’s his motivation for making the video paying tribute to a paedophile - are you standing by your claim that he did it “to try and get an engagement from young voters” (sic)?
 
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djr8369

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,463
Grendel said:
The first comment was;

"Feels like the man currently in pole position to become the next Prime Minister agreeing to pay tribute to the country’s most notorious paedophile in exchange for cash should be a bigger story."
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Ok? That doesn’t imply he genuinely supports him, just that he took cash to do so and it should be a bigger story.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,464
SBT said:
Whether he needs it or wants it is a matter for his bank manager (whoever that is these days). I think that’s his motivation for making the video paying tribute to a paedophile - are you standing by your claim that he did it “to try and get an engagement from young voters” (sic)?
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Oh has his line changed from "well he probably didn't know who he was"
 
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SBT

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,465
djr8369 said:
Ok? That doesn’t imply he genuinely supports him, just that he took cash to do so and it should be a bigger story.
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I personally didn’t think it was worth re-upping this story over a point as obvious as this, but clearly some people had trouble understanding it.
 

StrettoBoy

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,466
Philosoraptor said:
Brighton's TV doesn't tune into popular entertainment.
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Nor ours

We watch very little TV other than news, current affairs and sport.
 
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djr8369

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,467
SBT said:
I personally didn’t think it was worth re-upping this story over a point as obvious as this, but clearly some people had trouble understanding it.
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You’re right. Just a very odd hill for Grendel to on.
 
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SBT

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,468
Grendel said:
Has it damaged him in any way politically?
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PVA

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,469
This is 'She's French' levels of desperate windmilling.
 
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wingy

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,470
SBT said:
What’s the alternative explanation for him doing the video?
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Double speak,as I've outlined IMO.
 
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wingy

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,471
Ccfcisparks said:
He's made £140k supposedly from his cameo's.

Hardly the odd £50.
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I don't think he needs that money.
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 19, 2026
  • #60,472
wingy said:
I don't think he needs that money.
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Well he doesn't need it as he's not on the breadline, he's not gonna turn it down clearly.
 

mmttww

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  • Jan 22, 2026
  • #60,473

Ex-Labour minister quits as MP, paving way for Andy Burnham return to Parliament

Greater Manchester MP Andrew Gwynne says he is stepping down due to "significant ill health".
www.bbc.co.uk

Looks like Burnham stuff is kicking into gear now.
 

mmttww

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  • Jan 22, 2026
  • #60,474

a mate recommend I watch this whole speech, posting for anyone who hasn't. Really good listen.
 
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Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Jan 24, 2026
  • #60,475
Looks like the opposition are ready to challenge and have got their priorities in order:

Green Party in trans legal row over ‘fairy’ pronouns

Former co-chair of women’s committee sues party for discrimination after being suspended and expelled for her gender-critical views
www.telegraph.co.uk
 
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SBT

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  • Jan 24, 2026
  • #60,476
Andy Burnham….

 
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mmttww

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  • Jan 24, 2026
  • #60,477
Does this mean we get 'Burnham is a Wanker!' chants in the corner this season or next? Need to practice.
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Jan 25, 2026
  • #60,478
SBT said:
Andy Burnham….

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Not sure this is going to go down well with the wider public. They vote parties in to govern the country, not jump from one lot of infighting narcissists to another

The Tories were a shambles for the last couple of years of their time with all the internal battles (some would argue back to Brexit) and fuck all got done

The government has decided to tax, borrow and spend tens of billions more per annum. The country isnt happy with the output to date but playing devils advocate it’s only 18 months or so in. What is burnham going to do different ? Maybe communicate stuff a bit better is all I can think of
 
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LarryGrayson

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  • Jan 25, 2026
  • #60,479
CCFCSteve said:
Maybe communicate stuff a bit better is all I can think of
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thats wut they need tho
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Jan 25, 2026
  • #60,480
CCFCSteve said:
Not sure this is going to go down well with the wider public. They vote parties in to govern the country, not jump from one lot of infighting narcissists to another

The Tories were a shambles for the last couple of years of their time with all the internal battles (some would argue back to Brexit) and fuck all got done

The government has decided to tax, borrow and spend tens of billions more per annum. The country isnt happy with the output to date but playing devils advocate it’s only 18 months or so in. What is burnham going to do different ? Maybe communicate stuff a bit better is all I can think of
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He’d have to it can’t be worse can it?
 
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