Let’s look on the bright side. The people voted this way (quite significantly) so they must be seeing something positive there. I already know all the downsides so let’s discuss the upsides.

  • Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz
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    1 year ago

    the most effective measures is addressing the underlying causes of crime in the first place.

    Which Labour failed miserably at, by the way.

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      1 year ago

      They certainly should have done more, I absolutely agree, but I do not think it’s fair to lay the blame for increased crime squarely at their feet.