The small town of Buxton, in Derbyshire, has taken an unexpected turn with the rise of Reform UK. Despite having very little immigration, the party won control of one council ward and came a close second to the Conservatives in another local election. The concerns that led to this shift in opinion are largely centered around immigration.
Many residents in Buxton, an area known for its opera house and grand Georgian crescent, have expressed frustration with recent government policies on immigration. The issue has become a significant concern, even among those who may not be directly affected by it. A couple of the teenagers at the school actually want to leave Britain, citing the state of the country as their main reason.
One resident describes himself as disillusioned with recent governments and believes most young men arriving on boats are here to work, rather than fleeing oppression. However, he also acknowledges that he does not know where those new faces are from, highlighting the lack of awareness about immigration among some residents.
Another group of people in Buxton is concerned about the impact of immigration on their local economy. The town's high street appears to be holding up well, but locals feel that there is nothing they need, as if the influx of immigrants has created a sense of powerlessness and hopelessness.
On the other hand, some residents have expressed support for Reform UK's stance on immigration. They believe that asylum seekers should be given more opportunities to work and contribute to society, rather than just being housed in hotels or army camps.
In Buxton, the chasm in opinion on immigration between the town's young and old is stark. The teenagers at the school are vocal about their concerns, while some older residents see immigrants as a scapegoat for societal problems.
Many residents in Buxton, an area known for its opera house and grand Georgian crescent, have expressed frustration with recent government policies on immigration. The issue has become a significant concern, even among those who may not be directly affected by it. A couple of the teenagers at the school actually want to leave Britain, citing the state of the country as their main reason.
One resident describes himself as disillusioned with recent governments and believes most young men arriving on boats are here to work, rather than fleeing oppression. However, he also acknowledges that he does not know where those new faces are from, highlighting the lack of awareness about immigration among some residents.
Another group of people in Buxton is concerned about the impact of immigration on their local economy. The town's high street appears to be holding up well, but locals feel that there is nothing they need, as if the influx of immigrants has created a sense of powerlessness and hopelessness.
On the other hand, some residents have expressed support for Reform UK's stance on immigration. They believe that asylum seekers should be given more opportunities to work and contribute to society, rather than just being housed in hotels or army camps.
In Buxton, the chasm in opinion on immigration between the town's young and old is stark. The teenagers at the school are vocal about their concerns, while some older residents see immigrants as a scapegoat for societal problems.
I think it's crazy that people in Buxton are linking all their problems to immigration. Like, there must be more going on here than just "foreigners" 
. Have you guys thought about the state of mental health services in the town? Or how about the lack of affordable housing options for locals? That sounds like a bigger issue to me 
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? Reform UK might have its flaws, but at least they're trying to offer an alternative to the status quo. And as for those teenagers who want to leave Britain... are we really gonna chase them away with fear-mongering and xenophobia? 
That's not how you build a better society, fam 
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- i mean, reform uk taking control of one council ward in buxton? that's like something out of a scripted tv drama. and the immigration thing is so complicated... i feel bad for those young people who think they gotta leave bc britain isn't good enough for them. but at the same time, can we blame anyone for wanting to escape problems? 
and btw, what's up with all these people feeling powerless? like, buxton has an opera house 
- that's some cool stuff... shouldn't we be celebrating our diversity instead of fearing it? 
it's like you're right there in Buxton feeling frustrated with the whole situation 
these young people wanting to leave because of the state of the country is heartbreaking 
it's like they're pitting one group against another instead of trying to understand where everyone is coming from 
we need more empathy and understanding in our communities 
so like what's next? UK's gonna be all like "oh noes, immigrants taking our jobs" and then we'll have a bunch of angry Brits moving to Australia 
meanwhile the party that's actually gaining traction is just talking about asylum seekers getting jobs 
idk man, it seems like nobody's really got an answer. and can we talk about how the economy in Buxton isn't affected by immigration at all? like what's happening with the high street? 
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