I think Reform are just winging here and hoping for the best. Turnout will be low and whilst the Lab/Lib Dem?Cons all have their strongholds who will prop up their vote, if Reform can get people to vote who would normally stay home, then they have a chance. Plus they have a chance of hoovering up disgruntled voters from the others. If they'd gone with a more serious pick (I imagine they were struggling in this area) then I'd have Reform as favourites. That said, despite him being unsuitable and potentially a damaging prospect, I would not rule him out. For me, the process of voting will be as a-political as I can be (and have ever been) - we desperately need the best for the job.
Being as apolitical as I can be too - I’m increasingly concerned about the layers of politics in this country. If Luke Campbell were to win - Hull would have a Lib Dem Council, Labour MPs, Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner and a Reform Mayor. That can’t be helpful.
In my opinion the best we could have had isn't standing, as he's soon to turn 75 perhaps Alan Johnson didn't fancy it. The views expressed in my posts are not necessarily mine.
Oh dear Hull City Councillor 'performs Nazi salute' during council meeting The councillor - who has issued a 'whole-hearted' apology - also repeatedly proclaimed 'I'm a fascist' please log in to view this image Cllr Alan Gardiner performs an alleged Nazi salute(Image: Hull City Council) Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A member of Hull City Council has 'wholeheartedly' apologised after appearing to perform a Nazi salute during a council meeting. Labour Councillor Alan Gardiner, who represents the Ings wards in the council, shouted "I'm a fascist, I'm a fascist, I'm a fascist" after seemingly performing a Sieg Heil salute, in the council chamber. SIMILAR ARTICLES TO THIS Cllr Gardiner was speaking during the council's Budget meeting on Thursday when the scene unfolded He was seemingly heckled by a councillor from the ruling Liberal Democrats who Cllr Gardiner swiftly told to "shut up" then performed the gesture to the shock of those around him. After stating "I'm a fascist" three times, a person off camera can be heard saying "thanks for saying that on record," before Cllr Gardiner continues to discuss issue at hand, the council's annual Budget. Labour Councillor does Nazi salute at council meeting please log in to view this image Cllr Alan Gardiner represents the Ings ward in the council (Image: Hull City Council) In a statement following the meeting, Cllr Gardiner said: "I wholeheartedly apologise for my comments made in the chamber. After a heated debate I made comments in irony which upon reflection I know are highly inappropriate." SIMILAR ARTICLES TO THIS The Labour Party have told the LDRS they are aware of the situation and are actively reviewing the footage. Footage of Cllr Gardiner's gesture and outburst can be seen at 4:09:25 in the recording of the meeting from Thursday February 27 on Hull City Council's YouTube page.
I mean I don't really see the issue. He's obviously being ironic/sarcastic and he's reacted poorly to some comment. More of the issue is how quick he lost his rag!
It overshadowed the fact two Lib Dems have defected to the Independent Group, and their majority is now down to one. One of those to defect is now on the same number of parties as 30p Lee. The views expressed in my posts are not necessarily mine.
