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Morally they should, but we don't actually vote for parties in our electoral system. We vote for a parliamentary (or council) representative. That candidates group together under party unbrellas is irrelevant. We have a 'representative' democracy, not a party political one (if that makes sense). That's where I am on things at the moment. Reform are knocking on the door of the BNP, and using wedge issues to bait emotional rage. The Greens are knocking on the door of the hard left, sweeping up the Corbynista idealists. But it's worth saying that both are only ascending because of the failures of the two main parties and the successive governments they have led. Large parts of the country have been left in economic decline for decades, while city fat cats became uber wealthy. Young people have been screwed over by student loans. Housing is 40 years of commoditisation, removing affordabilty beyond the reach of too many. Decently paid, secure jobs, seem to be a thing of the past. Which of the main parties can people turn to, to fix any of these things, when the main parties are the reason for the mess that has been allowed to evolve? Reform certainly aren't the answer to those things. The Greens may aspire to do something meaningful about some of them, but where will they find the money to pay for it? None of it's easy.

Yes, but the context is important and the reason.

That messes up Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - democracy being based on citizenship not literacy. There's intentionally no one language that campaign materials have to be in.

TBH if people don't see what is sectarian in the materials linked to above when they read about them, then I don't think me going on about it will help. They speak for themselves. I don't know how the Greens can justify promising to be a strong voice for one particular religion. Will that pledge hold when it comes to campaigning in East Dulwich (which is majority atheist)? https://censusdata.uk/e02000836-east-dulwich/ts030-religion

Saying one thing so everyone can understand, and something different that only select people can understand is not inclusive, it’s dangerous.

I'm not deliberately swerving anything. What exactly have they said in their communications in languages other than English that you object to? Why would they put those communications in other languages when the whole point was to connect with a specific group of people? Apologies if I've missed your point.

The point (which you're swerving) is not that the Greens spread their message in a language other than English - it's what they have said, and why they're shy about saying the same thing in other languages, including English. If a party in Northern Ireland circulates leaflets in Ulster Scots only that tells voters to elect them so they can be a strong Protestant voice, and has videos in Ulster Scots only that seek to discredit the First Minister by showing (a propos of nothing) images of them meeting the Pope - is that inclusivity or sectarianism?

Hi there It was really lovely to read about your son’s growing interest in music. As an online English and Maths tutor who works with many SEND students, I’ve seen how much difference the right learning setup can make for focus and confidence. One thing I often mention to parents is to stay open to online lessons as well as local ones. Many autistic learners actually concentrate better when they’re not sharing physical space with a new adult, and online sessions can reduce a lot of the sensory and social pressure. With a flexible online piano tutor, you can also do two shorter sessions a week, which often supports faster progress. And of course, online learning gives you access to a much wider pool of teachers who really understand SEND needs. If you find someone local who’s a great fit, that’s brilliant — I just wanted to share an option that has worked incredibly well for many of my students. I hope your son finds the perfect piano teacher to help him enjoy music even more. Miss B

A few of you have mentioned the Palmerston . I think you’ll be pleased when you find out who’s the new boss.

The greens and reform have given a kick up the arse of the two main parties. We will see dramatic changes in the next six months.

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Unfortunately while “being inclusive” can be a good thing, being blind to how that is being rolled out is naive. Greens, with Muslim deputy, and strategic voting are advocating open borders and no restrictions on benefits. Restore UK are advocating restrictions and reducing the number of illegal immigrants, and processes for asylum applications Everyone in the middle is seeking power using whatever means necessary.

I would have thought approaching Muslims (and other ethnic groups) and using their own language was being inclusive, and demonstrating that they were being inclusive. Unlike Reform, who appear to deliberately stir up hatred of particular groups of people. Unlike Labour, who appear to hate supporters of Palestine. But this thread is supposed to be about James McCash's move to the Greens, so if people want to discuss more general political issues, perhaps someone could start a thread in the lounge?

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