I may not be British enough to you, but I’m British enough to say you’re an absolute muppet. Regards, Monica Parker - ThreadSky

monicacparker.bsky.social • 2 days ago

I may not be British enough to you, but I’m British enough to say you’re an absolute muppet.

Regards,
Monica Parker

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footballlibrettist.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thank you for sharing. Like you I've only ever voted Labour. Like you, I won't vote for Starmer because everything Labour should stand for is compromised with him in charge.

iantrem.bsky.social•2 days ago

"and not a stranger because I’m white and Anglo?"

I'm afraid you may have hit the nail on the head here.
What an incredible story. Despite being born and raised in the UK, you've prompted me to write to my MP and voice my disgust at what is happening.

mistyswoman.bsky.social•2 days ago

Excellent. Very well said.

theomegageek.bsky.social•2 days ago

As a fellow American, married to a UK citizen, who came as mature student to NI for a degree, then grad school, I'm 100% behind you.

monicacparker.bsky.social•2 days ago

Three cheers for the middle-aged American to Nordy student immigration pipeline! 😂

sith-art.bsky.social•2 days ago

The only “strangers” I see on our island are Labour themselves, utterly unrecognisable in this modern age, near indistinguishable from Reform, different in name only at this point.

4017xan.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. And your forceful disapproval, which I share.

davidbeckler.bsky.social•1 day ago

Excellent letter, but "muppet" seems a bit mild.

russincheshire.bsky.social•2 days ago

Bravo.

"There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met"
- WB Yeats

davidandress.bsky.social•2 days ago

Oh c'mon you surely can't actually believe that's Yeats?

https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/08/09/stranger/

russincheshire.bsky.social•2 days ago

My apologies for not spending my entire life investigating every Yeats quote I've heard. I'll have to up my game.

jrtomlin.bsky.social•2 days ago

Huh. I did not realise it took an entire lifetime to Google a questionable quote. Now I know.

sallyshuttle.bsky.social•1 day ago

…and just a few minutes to turn a valuable, heartfelt and highly consequential convo into pettiness and snark.

jrtomlin.bsky.social•1 day ago

consequential. Aye, right. 🤣🤣🤣

davidandress.bsky.social•2 days ago

The centre isn't going to hold itself, you know.

garethmedwards.bsky.social•2 days ago

“Byzantium, wherein our human ends
Are lacquered into golden artifice.
There are no strangers here, only friends
We haven’t met yet. It’ll be so nice.”
WB Yeats, Picnic in Byzantium (Hallmark 1974)

superleggera.bsky.social•2 days ago

I think it was Shakespeare who said "Always google before you post, or you'll look a numpty, innit."

Though I could be wrong...

darkhorse9.bsky.social•2 days ago

Indeed, shame on you Russ. 🙄(..........consults Google re Yeats)

callymeg.bsky.social•2 days ago

It's on the 2023 Dublin marathon medal with a pic of Yeats!

davidandress.bsky.social•2 days ago

More fool them.

theblueststar.bsky.social•2 days ago

This is so wonderful. Bravo

markleeds.bsky.social•2 days ago

Absolutely agree. Congrats on all your achievements, Starmer has betrayed us all. Muppet is far too kind an epithet.

alanburkittgray.bsky.social•2 days ago

You are very welcome here, Monica. And "abolute muppet" shows that, after everything, you are now a Brit. Welcome

blurtfish.bsky.social•2 days ago

Well said, written and absolutely bang on!

bluestar792.bsky.social•2 days ago

Excellent work. Thank you - for your contribution and for your letter.

elly4hope.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well said 👏👏 It’s so sad for all the wonderful people from all different lands who make up this country to be insulted by a person that most thought would be better, what a slap in the face. We couldn’t do without you

judayy.bsky.social•2 days ago

Imagine the brits, of all people, having the nerve to have an issue with “strangers”…just as bad as the u.s…disgusting 😪

anniesten.bsky.social•2 days ago

Monica, you are a true hero ❤️

monicacparker.bsky.social•2 days ago

Just a big mouth lol!

anniesten.bsky.social•2 days ago

Well keep on using it ! We need more like you

kevr.bsky.social•2 days ago

Well done. I echo every sentiment. I regret I am now ashamed to be British. Starmer is such a let down. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social

brizo75.bsky.social•2 days ago

You allowed your story to be the vehicle for the thoughts of millions of us who know what is happening and why.
As a Belfast man, it makes me very proud that you have used my city and Queens as a first rung to finding happiness, and I hope that your journey inspires many more to take the plunge.
👏

monicacparker.bsky.social•2 days ago

I’m genuinely touched. Thank you. Belfast and her people hold the dearest place in my heart! ❤️

paulduane.bsky.social•2 days ago

This is superb, I hope whoever reads it for him is ashamed on his behalf.

mutazmatar77.bsky.social•1 day ago

I just posted about my family, please don't ignore me, quote and follow me. Please quote my pinned tweet? 🙏💔

andrew2012.bsky.social•2 days ago

To be fair i live within 10 miles of where I was born but my wife has had a similar journey and I think he is a c***

aglimpseoflondon.bsky.social•2 days ago

My sentiments exactly.

algux.bsky.social•2 days ago

Madam.

You are the very best of us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here, and for what it is worth, I consider you as a fellow citizen of high value, as I do all who come here.

There are no foreigners in a global world, only people I have not yet met. Some are good, some aren't!

Sincerely.

plopkin.bsky.social•2 days ago

You've more right to be here than he does, in my book.

And jolly well done for writing it all out and sending it.

The world is a better place for people like your good self.

mark16.bsky.social•2 days ago

A brilliant response that highlights the folly of his rhetoric and the absurd steps that need to be taken.

picowlo.bsky.social•2 days ago

A great letter. Immigration is not about numbers. It's people lives, their loves, their ambitions and building a new home. Welcoming strangers and finding new friends

brizzlerobin.bsky.social•2 days ago

Good on you Monica. Good on you.
I’ve gone through a visa process in Australia and I know it’s hard work. Years of waiting and worry, tests, being scrutinised, paperwork, a faceless process that sometimes seems like an eternity.
That letter deserves a cuppa tea and biscuits. ❤️

monicacparker.bsky.social•2 days ago

☕️ 🫖 🍪 😊

pxd.bsky.social•2 days ago

@skyview.social unroll

superleggera.bsky.social•2 days ago

Blisteringly good, Monica. I'm disgusted with the government on this whole immigration stance. I fear you were too polite, though, muppets generally make people feel happy.

rdsallynash.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thank you for sharing your story and showing up the crassness of the remarks

missedmycue.bsky.social•2 days ago

Quite the letter.
Thanks for posting this.

artteachjess.bsky.social•2 days ago

Couldn’t agree more!! I’ve not been a Labour supporter for a long while now but I’m disgusted by their lack of morals and their bigotry.

brianinfrance.bsky.social•2 days ago

An excellent letter. I do hope you will share any reply that you may receive from your MP.

monicacparker.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thank you. I certainly will.

dextercrisp.bsky.social•2 days ago

"Dear Monica,

Thanks for your letter. When I said all that stuff, I didn't mean you, obviously, I meant the other lot.

Please vote for me again, even though I'm Nigel Farage's bitch.

Yours, Sir Keir Starmer"

wednesdaygj.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thank you x

jonrossmac.bsky.social•2 days ago

Beautifully articulated. #LabourParty

jovanevery.bsky.social•1 day ago

👏👏 thank you for sharing this. As a fellow white Anglo naturalised citizen who originally came on a student visa.

dolefulcountenance.bsky.social•2 days ago

Absolutely well said.Thank you.

mrpwray.bsky.social•2 days ago

A great letter and a heartening story. I’m sorry you’ve been made to feel unwelcome by his speech.

arj2024.bsky.social•2 days ago

Well said.

globalnomadness.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thank you for your letter
You took the words right out of my mouth and now off to read your book as I’m in this space of less light right now & one needs to find wonder it’s the only way through
again thank you

alicemerray.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thank you for that letter. Sorry that you're only going to get a form reply in return, written by a flunky & possibly w indications that they didn't really read your letter properly.

FWIW, I'm delighted you're here & very admiring of the bravery & determination of you & all the others like you.

ceinwen.bsky.social•2 days ago

Well said monica. Can we hope that someone in number 10 is listening?

steve-king.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well said. My wife had to go to Croydon with our Ukranian guests. She could not believe the attitude of the place even to people we made a national decision to welcome. Nobody should have to endure that kind of institutional hatred

darrenhayes.bsky.social•2 days ago

Great letter Monica.
A lot of fury over this, and rightly so.

People voted for labour for change but a lot of the time with their policy announcements, the only thing that has changed is the colour of the party

grayfaceghost.bsky.social•2 days ago

Superb letter, and the use of the passive-aggressive "Regards" is perfection *chef's kiss*

kspink.bsky.social•2 days ago

Absolutely brilliant letter! Thank you for sharing- can’t wait to see if he responds to you .

crompy62.bsky.social•2 days ago

The strangers in this country are Reform voters and those who can't see the benefits of migrants. Yes, there are some challenges, but they don't change the picture. I, too, am disgusted with Labour for this speech and other actions attacking the poor and not the rich.

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