What people in Reading think about tomorrow’s General (and who not to vote for)

With the General Election approaching this Thursday, the Chronicle went out into Reading town centre to speak to the public about their thoughts.

Some said that they had simply decided not to vote due to a complete lack of faith in the political leaders, whereas others seemed pretty set on their decision.

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Friends Paula and Tami said that they both are planning not to vote because they feel neither Rishi or Keir Starmer will deliver on their promises.

"This is not the first time the government has promised things and nothing happens," Tami said. "What is the point!"

Paula said "I'm not going to vote either. My mum also isn't and she has always voted. She just has such a lack of faith."

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Jaspal, 59, from Burnham, also said that she has distrust in both Rishi and Starmer.

"I'm not very happy that they've put the pensions up," she said. "I turn 60 this year. I don't know why they don't give us the bus pass then, now they want to wait until we're 66.

"Why not give it to us to use when we're actually active! Six years is a long time. When you're 60 you should have these perks as you've worked all your life. I left my child with babysitters for seven years, then I had my own business for 20 years. It's only fair!"

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Rohinee Sandhu, who is 16 and won’t be eligible to vote for another two years, said he doesn't know much about the general election.

"I don't know much about it, but I'm planning to chat to my dad about it tonight to see what's been going on," he said.

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Dorothy Jones from Woodley said although she knows who she will be voting for, she has little faith in the leader of the Labour party.

"I just don't trust Labour really," she said. "He's making all these promises but the money has to come from somewhere.

"Putting VAT on private schools is something I'm strongly against as I have four grandchildren who attend them."

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Judith Hodge from Woodley said that she is keen to vote for any party that will stop the conservatives, and feels that everyone should vote if they can.

"I've voted Labour before but I'm now looking a bit more at Liberal Democrats," she said. "I just think that change is needed and the Conservatives have been there for too long.

"You have to vote! Particularly as a woman, people died for our right to vote! This is something I feel very strongly about."

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Garry Towner, 62, said he thinks Labour are going to win.

"I'm a liberal kind of guy," he said. "I always have been really. I think Labour will walk it to be honest."

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Street Pastors Julie Russell and Judy said that they think it's going to take a miracle to change the country, whoever gets elected.

"There are loads of things that need to change," Julie said. "I wouldn't vote for any of the leaders standing up there. All I can do is look at the local candidates and see if I agree with anything they are promising."

Judy said "I think the leaders need to work on the policy of being honest and not just promising things they can never deliver."

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Resident Gabe said that he will definitely be voting for labour, and has done all his life.

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Eloise Bell, 29, said she is still unsure on who she will vote for but will definitely be voting.

"I still need to do my research," she said. "I'm not sure at the moment, but I'm definitely not leaning towards Conservative."

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TT, who has asked not to be photographed but allowed this snap of her very well behaved poodle, said she is still very unsure of who to vote for.

"They're all as bad as each other to be honest," she said. "There have been so many lies and broken promises. I'm not really sure at all."