Well then. Watching the exit polls at 10pm last night was truly devastating. I was so shocked, so angry, so disappointed. To anyone who thinks I’m being dramatic- I have seen first hand the real life affects that government has, and if you think I’m being dramatic, you clearly haven’t. Or you just don’t care… But I don’t want to think about that. This is the biggest Tory majority since Margaret Thatcher. Hearing her name made me feel sick last night. My family lived through the worst of those times, Liverpool suffered the brunt (JFT96❤️), and I will not pretend it’s not scary.
But there is a certain amount of ‘we have to get on with it’ that I agree with. I know it feels hard to carry on in a country that feels as though it has chosen austerity, selfishness, and seclusion over equality, love, and care. But it’s happened. And we have to carry on. Manchester was a sad place this morning, the feeling of disappointment tangible in the atmosphere. But the bees do keep on buzzing. Firstly, if you’re from the North West, or London, take some solace in the like minded people around you. I am so, so proud of Liverpool, of my family, of everyone who chose to vote for the many. Thank you❤️
Now more than ever, we have to choose love. Use the anger, hurt, and disappointment, to fuel the help others so desperately need. Give to foodbanks, look the homeless in the eyes (at least), volunteer, recycle, support people’s mental health, love without exceptions, fight against hate, smile at one another; be the change you want to see in the world. Living with love is the biggest way we can keep this country sane.
We can also take comfort in the student/young people votes. This map shows how drastically different things would be if our voices were the only ones heard. And I’m not saying that we’re definitely right. But it gives me hope that as we grow, we will encourage a culture of like-minded care, and a country that is united. Please, please, if you’re a student, do not let this election result discourage you from voting next time. We have to continue to try to use our voices, it will eventually work.
I’m not claiming to be right in any way, I’m certainly not the number 1 educated person on politics, but I do have a lot of experience with vulnerable people, and I grew up in a place where social injustice was palpable. So I’m sharing my opinions in the hopes it will comfort some people. I don’t hate anyone who voted Tory, I honestly truly hope that you prove us wrong. As our beloved Beatles once sang,
‘all you need is love’
Please keep loving. Please look out for people. Don’t let them harden you, don’t let them change you. Live with love.
Sending hugs, Kiayah xxx
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