Job opportunities are much better in the big cities but there is still a lot of demand for housing and inflated prices in the countryside and smaller towns. I'm not an expert but I think the biggest cause is the fact that house prices continue to rise and therefore are an seen as an investment rather than a home, even if they are empty.

Yeah, I got slammed by my friends for not voting tactically when Jeremy Corbyn was on the ticket but Labour didn't stand a chance in my constituency. This time I have I have no hope in my heart, only vengeance.

If it starts splitting the vote I think it will force Labour to the left, which is where they should already be, to try and win people back.

Labour came into power on a promise of change. In most people's eyes Reform are the only party who actually represent that at the moment though. The thing is, most normal people hate austerity and are finding it increasingly difficult to stomach the inequality that we have, so I think a socialist 'insurgency', like Corbyn's new party will be a threat, not only to Labour but to Reform. Rightly so as well.

We'll be able to measure their success in real-time by the level of hostility directed at them by billionaire-owned media

Thanks, I think I needed to hear that. I definitely have a tendency to try and 'over-perform' and it doesn't usually help! Will try and take it steady

Thank you so much! I'm excited too! And scared sometimes... It sounds like you really love your kids and grandkids. The best idea I've got so far is that love is the most important thing. I already love the baby in my imagination and I just hope I will when they come out too. Thank you so much

Thank you 🙏

Make sure to test drive it properly.

Probably worth doing it and screenshotting it relentlessly until you get something in the post. These things get ignored easily.

It's definitely a broken crayon.

I think you'd be surprised - for example most people are in favour of nationalising water and railways. And there is the NHS of course, which is regarded as a national treasure! Right-wing media only goes after softer targets like the poor, disabled, women and minorities. I think if most people were left to decide without manipulation or coercion they would choose socialism (although they might call it something else), which they have done in the past.

If libraries are going to remove books they should need a petition, printed and in the library foyer, requiring more votes for than against.

People should be happy that kids are reading any books at all though tbh and I think librarians would get a lot of respect and support if they told these people to bugger off.

Hey, I really enjoyed reading your comment. I'm also expecting a baby soon and am in the UK.

I'm also reluctant to send my kid to school as I just don't think it's very effective for learning for most children. The only concern I have is making sure they have enough time with other kids but I'm sure we'll figure something out!

Glad to see his political expectations have been properly adjusted!