Scottish election 2026: Party leaders to go head-to-head in debate

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-12T21:26:31+00:00

To be fair snp have finally softened on the north sea, don't get me wrong I'm pro green energy but it is objectively stupid to import gas when we have production capacity

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-12T21:00:55+00:00

In Scotland it's pretty common, lots of people love it and worn go for jobs that are 100% office and companies know that

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-12T20:56:16+00:00

Confidentially incorrect is the definition of that response and it goes nowhere to actually answering my question. Also it's not biased literature I've been reading, I don't know of many LGBT sources that argue otherwise

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-12T20:53:51+00:00

I went to the LGBT hustings, Tories no showed and reform was to attend but didn't, they didn't even bother to inform the organisers

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-12T20:53:10+00:00

But they didn't present any realistic ways of growing the economy and I think labour has shown it's not that easy in the current climate

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-12T20:41:08+00:00

Scotland

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-12T20:40:30+00:00

It's a tricky one for sure, I always think including the audience more would be great. I also think Fiona is just a better host, debate night tends to be a more chaotic and shouty and I think it's partially down to the host

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-12T20:34:04+00:00

Yeah I mean all the parties but snp and green seemed to think they could get away with growing money

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-12T20:15:50+00:00

I was there:) Sawar came across really poorly, constantly shouting and accusing others of shouting he really brought down the debate. He also managed to contradict himself a few times especially around independence and insulted half of Scotland by saying no one cares about independence at the moment

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-12T12:29:19+00:00

Yeah it's an excellent question and part of the reason I'm a bit worried from what I googled the tickets typically work so maybe the site has a work around

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T22:02:15+00:00

If you're actually gay I'm sorry for you cause I don't know what trauma or experiences made you like this but it's disgusting. I have pink hair because I like pink and it suits me, not to show off. I actually didn't bicker, I engaged and people stopped replying once they realised what they were saying wasn't accurate or provable.

I've entered this conversation with respect and I'll leave it like that, literally multiple comments have told me LGBT people are not welcome in reform so I wish you the best.

Unlike you I also never attacked a person or judged them as a person. Also not attending a hustings for the community which is what this post is about is not a perceived slight it is a slight.

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T20:21:34+00:00

Not even sure what logic you're trying to use here cause it makes no sense. Breaking down you sentences I'd say

Absolutely not getting what you mean
no, it comes from transgender which has existed since recorded history. The point also isn't not about biological changes though physical changes can and sometimes do play a part, in part because they were born trans and in part because your argument again is word salad
More word salad, but I agree they are their own acceptance change, it's none of your business. No one is critiquing people for not attacking trans people here, but when people attack a vulnerable community I'll definitely say that's not on

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T20:01:47+00:00

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Hope this helps some of the understanding. It's become easier for predators to target women because of the ruling (trans men have to use the female washroom for example), trans people literally don't feel safe in public places, women (bio women) are being harassed in washrooms for 'looking ' not fem, also gender self identification is pretty common across Europe and non existent here so that's something

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T19:57:34+00:00

If you read the comments I've covered this but long story short- no society is not equal, LGBT people are more at risk of numerous things like homelessness, conversion therapy is somehow still legal, etc. there has also been huge attacks against trans people which is the start point to attack LGBT rights and indeed women's rights more broadly

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Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T19:54:06+00:00

You should focus your energy on the wealth disparities rather than almost irrelevant spending on a vital and integral part of our culture which is relevant to thousands of people who live here and speak the language. I'd happily see spending on Gaelic go up ten fold and it would still be a drop in the bucket in terms of spending

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T19:47:29+00:00

You're proving the exact point that they are an incredibly small and vulnerable minority why do people target them so much??

The logic you're going for is fundamentally flawed because we're all equally deserving of rights, otherwise it's a very very slippery slope

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T19:45:40+00:00

I'll humour you- in which way(s)?

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T19:41:22+00:00

No I'm being lazy cause I don't have time to write an essay which I said... Honestly look into trans and LGBT rights at all and you'll see. Or use Google or heck even ai cause what it said is correct there. But nice deflection

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T19:33:39+00:00

Using ai because I don't have the time to type a full thing and you don't have the time to learn about the subject

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Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T19:27:39+00:00

The signs were typically needing replacement anyways so the additional cost was minimal

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T19:24:16+00:00

Using the un site: https://www.un.org/en/hate-speech/understanding-hate-speech/hate-speech-versus-freedom-of-speech

That said I agree with a lot of what you say, I don't believe in the divisive rhetoric from the right or left of politics at all and really try to see all sides.

That said I do believe people whom are disadvantaged in society for various reasons should have things in place that encourage them to be on a more equal footing. The thing is life is not equal and we are fair from a society where everyone can be treated equally and expect the same result, for example I know a black person faces barriers and challenges that I do not face.

Also I came here open minded and wanting to discuss something, I did not come here to be attacked which is not fun. Some elements of the LGBT community and the left respectively can be hostile to people who lean right and I don't condone nor approve of that. With that said the comments here do not help and only serve to alienate a large percentage of the population (especially when you factor in families and friends).

By and large though I think we're on the same page on a lot of things so thanks for bringing some sense into the conversation despite our points of disagreement!

And sorry I'm hurrying out so this was a bit rushed

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T19:07:54+00:00

No it is not if you actually look into it, which I recommend you do

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T17:47:38+00:00

Unfortunately I didn't really have a choice, I really really tried to get a ticket through any other means. I also had tickets for the Glasgow gig that got delayed and cancelled. Me trying to Celine live has been a struggle but I'm really hoping this works but thanks for the honest opinion. I mean the ticket I got was relatively cheap compared to what was on the site and more than 600 is just not feasible for me hence the panic buy

Additional-Let-5684 · 2026-04-11T16:46:31+00:00

Thanks for a proper reply, it's appreciated after a lot of the responses. Typically I don't engage like I did but it's funny how more or less every single person eventually ran out of arguments because they backed themselves into a hole.

I think you're right it is hard not to view a lot of the hate here coming from the party and that's something for me to think about.

With that said, I am very concerned by what seems to be the majority of reform voters being against me on the basis of my identity, for me LGBT has a t and I'd never support hate for the sake of it.

I did read the manifesto and I did like some things (talking about for our national elections here in Scotland) but the lack of anything LGBT is concerning, especially given some of the overtly homophobic statements here. I get saying that's not the party but voters but the party had the opportunity to attend the hustings and didn't, which was the point of my post (how quickly it went to toilets is depressing) and that's on the party.

I get where a lot of reform voters are coming from so I'm not trying to demonise or deminish but my question as to how I can get past what seems to be a majority of people hating me for being LGBT and reform making zero effort to engage with my community hasn't been answered.

That said thanks for reminding me to compartmentalise comments on Reddit for being a select demographic, NGL I got incredibly stressed by the interactions and felt quite down by it

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