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The source of this claim, which you helpfully did not provide, is Rupert Lowe, a far-right UK politician and shite-merchant who is so toxic he got kicked out of

by rozab 11mo ago

The source of this claim, which you helpfully did not provide, is Rupert Lowe, a far-right UK politician and shite-merchant who is so toxic he got kicked out of Reform. He does not give any indication as to where his number came from. https://x.com/RupertLowe10/status/1987100209185181958 https://x.com/RupertLowe10/status/1987100209185181958 This reciprocal scheme only applies to certain countries: the EU/EAA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, etc. I think when you are blaming things like headlight brightness on those bloody foreigners, it's time to do some self-reflection.

idoubtit 11mo ago
A small correction: drivers from the EU do not need a UK license; the driving license from their own country is valid in the UK, even post-Brexit. And the exchange scheme only applies to residents of Great-Britain. So those bloody foreigners that live in the United Kingdom and dare drive there are from Australia, Canada, Japan, Switzerland... Countries well-known for their dangerous drivers! /s
bArray 11mo ago
> The source of this claim, which you helpfully did not provide, is Rupert Lowe, a far-right UK politician and shite-merchant who is so toxic he got kicked out of Reform. On another day you would claim that being a member of Reform is toxic, and that being kicked out is a sign of being normal. Being kicked out of Reform is clearly itself not a sign of being toxic. Rupert Lowe is an elected MP that has published his own policy paper [1] that remains uncontested, with the only criticism I can find is based on who helped him write it [2] and not on the content. He is democratically elected and partakes in the open exchange of ideas, I think the toxicity lives in your head. > He does not give any indication as to where his number came from. He literally says that they are processed from the Department of Transport. I imagine he will publish some materials soon. > This reciprocal scheme only applies to certain countries: the EU/EAA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, etc. New Zealand for example only allows UK full license holders to drive for 18 months [3], not indefinitely. New Zealand roads are wide and vast, and public transport is somewhat limited. But for EU/EEA license holders driving in the UK, they can drive for as long as it is valid or until they turn 70. Even if you are on a shorter list and have to exchange in 12 months, it's just a small fee - no test [4]. The point is that we have many, many people driving on the roads that have never done a UK driving test. And this doesn't even begin to extend to those who are disqualified or driving under the influence. As a driver, it is getting far worse out there. > I think when you are blaming things like headlight brightness on those bloody foreigners, it's time to do some self-reflection. The second paragraph started with: "The quality of driver is also decreasing.", because I was making a related but separate point. I'm clearly not blaming headlight glare on foreign drivers. Maybe it it you that should do some reflection. [1] https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/pp_mass_deportations_legitimacy_legality_and_logistics https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/pp_mass_deportations_legit... [2] https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/rupert-lowe-thanks-jenrick-staffer-in-mass-deportation-policy-paper https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/ru... [3] https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/new-zealand/safety-and-security#:~:text=Road%20travel,about%20driving%20in%20New%20Zealand. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/new-zealand/safety-... [4] https://www.imgconnect.co.uk/news/2024/11/can-i-drive-in-the-uk-on-a-foreign-license/123#:~:text=Yes%2C%20you%20can%20drive%20in%20the%20UK,practical%20driving%20tests%20within%20the%2012%20months. https://www.imgconnect.co.uk/news/2024/11/can-i-drive-in-the...

by rozab 11mo ago

idoubtit 11mo ago

A small correction: drivers from the EU do not need a UK license; the driving license from their own country is valid in the UK, even post-Brexit. And the exchange scheme only applies to residents of Great-Britain. So those bloody foreigners that live in the United Kingdom and dare drive there are from Australia, Canada, Japan, Switzerland... Countries well-known for their dangerous drivers! /s

bArray 11mo ago

> The source of this claim, which you helpfully did not provide, is Rupert Lowe, a far-right UK politician and shite-merchant who is so toxic he got kicked out of Reform. On another day you would claim that being a member of Reform is toxic, and that being kicked out is a sign of being normal. Being kicked out of Reform is clearly itself not a sign of being toxic. Rupert Lowe is an elected MP that has published his own policy paper [1] that remains uncontested, with the only criticism I can find is based on who helped him write it [2] and not on the content. He is democratically elected and partakes in the open exchange of ideas, I think the toxicity lives in your head. > He does not give any indication as to where his number came from. He literally says that they are processed from the Department of Transport. I imagine he will publish some materials soon. > This reciprocal scheme only applies to certain countries: the EU/EAA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, etc. New Zealand for example only allows UK full license holders to drive for 18 months [3], not indefinitely. New Zealand roads are wide and vast, and public transport is somewhat limited. But for EU/EEA license holders driving in the UK, they can drive for as long as it is valid or until they turn 70. Even if you are on a shorter list and have to exchange in 12 months, it's just a small fee - no test [4]. The point is that we have many, many people driving on the roads that have never done a UK driving test. And this doesn't even begin to extend to those who are disqualified or driving under the influence. As a driver, it is getting far worse out there. > I think when you are blaming things like headlight brightness on those bloody foreigners, it's time to do some self-reflection. The second paragraph started with: "The quality of driver is also decreasing.", because I was making a related but separate point. I'm clearly not blaming headlight glare on foreign drivers. Maybe it it you that should do some reflection. [1] https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/pp_mass_deportations_legitimacy_legality_and_logistics https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/pp_mass_deportations_legit... [2] https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/rupert-lowe-thanks-jenrick-staffer-in-mass-deportation-policy-paper https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/ru... [3] https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/new-zealand/safety-and-security#:~:text=Road%20travel,about%20driving%20in%20New%20Zealand. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/new-zealand/safety-... [4] https://www.imgconnect.co.uk/news/2024/11/can-i-drive-in-the-uk-on-a-foreign-license/123#:~:text=Yes%2C%20you%20can%20drive%20in%20the%20UK,practical%20driving%20tests%20within%20the%2012%20months. https://www.imgconnect.co.uk/news/2024/11/can-i-drive-in-the...