Immigration is an issue, but not the main topic in the recent euro elections PP, the centre right made small gains over PSOE, President Sanchez party, lost some seats so PP hold a 2 seat lead, but there are so many small parties with 4/5 seats, that nobody can organize a coalition, the far right VOX didn't do as well as expected, all small boat immigrants that arrive in Lanzarote, are spotted by the Spanish Navy, and are either sent back to Morocco (agreement) or to Madrid and released, because they are not given anything they tend to find there way to the countries you mentioned, Jobs, Housing and the Health system are the most important things, at the moment, to the Spanish

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Odd isn't it. Every job I wanted a job they required a CV. If I was not qualified I would not even get an interview.

What are the qualifications for an MP, what experience is required etc.

This is the Labour candidate CV's. The mailshot I get this morning had even less information.

[Link]

Qualifications
"When I was 13, I had an accident that left me unable to walk for four years. And aged 17, I became one of the youngest people in Britain to have a hip replacement. "

Me: So what, I am not voting for a patient but an MP. Glad the NHS helped decades ago.

"I’ve campaigned for disabled people, and built a career getting things done in education and for a tech start-up"

Me: You were an headmaster? know how to manage people and budgets, or were you a teaching assistant? Anyone can have a tech start up the clue is in the name. Was it successful?

You say you were a Campaigner, examples please or were you just a bod who turned up on the marches.

Why should I vote for someone like this. He maybe a great bloke he may even be a great MP if elected but he aint great at applying for the job.

By the way this mailshot just popped through the door it could have been Tory or Lib Dem. His leaflet says nothing so I went to his website which says even less.

Monster Raving Loony Party is looking better and better.

Update
Just had a Lib Dem leaflet this candidate doesn't even explain anything about who she is worse than Labour. What is it with these people.

For the first time in 80 years due to boundary changes the Tory constituency is up for grabs so I am now seeing how the other parties campaign as they all fancy their chances.

Still no wiser about any of the local candidates.

Edited by Badger11 (10 Jun 2024 9.08pm)

One more point

'Reform UK candidate apologises for saying Britain should not have fought Hitler'.

He also thought Winston Churchill was 'abysmal', and praised Vladimir Putin, he thinks women are 'spongers' and should be denied healthcare.

I hate to think what his opinion of the D-Day celebrations is.

I note you don’t question the context of his statements!
It’s normally your MO.

I didn’t comment on them because no comment is needed. They speak for themselves.

For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

I don't agree with him however his view actually aligned with many in the government and society in general at the time.

Lord Halifax was very close to becoming PM after Chamberlain and that is exactly what he would have done.

History they say is written by the victors so we have airbrushed from ours that the country especially the elite was split. Many did not want war and wanted to do a deal with Hitler.

I suspect the tide turned in favour of total victory after Dunkirk, foolish comments.

One more point