"Pushed on whether it would be a good idea to sign a returns deal with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, as Farage has suggested, Downing Street said: “We’re not going to take anything off the table in terms of striking returns agreements with countries around the world." So Labour approve!

Don't be stupid. It's clearly all complete batshit. But the media aren't challenging him, and labour need to just concentrate on their own plans and not get sucked into the media frenzy that Farage is trying to create.

Don't stupid? Labour had lost my vote but are now doing their best never to get it back despite supporting them for nearly 50 years. I'm not alone, have you seen the polls? Farage will walk it because the left are being carved up and Labour don't seem to care.

Only the seriously uninformed or easily triggered will go down the reform habit hole. Thankfully, there are enough voters in this country who will see past all the noise and smoke and mirrors that Farage relies on.

Did you say the same before the Brexit vote? Didn't Democrats think something similar?

And look where brexit took us. A lot of people who voted for brexit now believe that they made a massive mistake. I do think Labour will have to make a deal with the libdems to keep farage out, though.

And you really think the same people won't be fooled again particularly if not presented with details as to why it can't work? Some will always go for the seemingly simple answer so you need to convince as many of the rest.

I'm not discounting that. So labour needs to go after Reform and particularly Farages record on areas like the NHS and hit him where it counts. They need to start to try and appeal to younger voters who aren't as easily triggered as 50+ white males who are going to vote for Reform regardless.

So you appear to agree that refugees should be deported to Afghanistan. Frankly I don't care for any party that supports that. You will not appeal to young left of centre people (or old ones) with the current rhetoric on immigration. They need to be more outspoken on Israel and Trump too.

At present they are just keeping the seat warm for Farage and he will just mirror Trump. Troops on street etc. I really don't think our unwritten constitution will do any better than the USA in combatting an authoritarian's ambitions.

Labour are actually agreeing that you can deport people to Afghanistan in theory at least. They are doing their level best to split those in opposition to Reform. Some will go Green, some Lib Dem and some to Corbyn's party. I can't vote Labour if they agree with Reform!