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2 weeks ago

After quitting the US, Britain seemed like a sanctuary from Trump's Maga movement. Now I wonder, for how long? | Emma Brockes

Nigel Farage and Reform UK have harnessed post-Brexit anger, rapidly shifting UK politics and mobilizing supporters despite Farage's perceived frivolity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Danny Kruger takes Reform back to full strength so who'll be next to quit? | John Crace

Reform UK returns to five MPs after Danny Kruger defects from the Conservatives, highlighting Nigel Farage's recruitment strategy and internal instability.
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2 weeks ago
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After quitting the US, Britain seemed like a sanctuary from Trump's Maga movement. Now I wonder, for how long? | Emma Brockes

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1 day ago

Conspiracy theories and accusations fly as Labour's Farage fever rattles Reform | John Crace

Could it be that, like most narcissists, Nigel Farage is actually a bit thin-skinned? Surely not! Not our fearless Nige! The man who is never happier than when he can cast himself as the outsider a lone voice speaking truth to power. When he can control the narrative. A saviour rising from these streets. The politician who only knows he's alive when the cameras are rolling.
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#elon-musk
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1 day ago

Farage's security has been cut, Reform UK claims

Nigel Farage's publicly funded parliamentary security detail was reduced by 75%, prompting Reform UK claims of politically motivated targeting and accusations against the prime minister.
#david-lammy
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2 days ago

It's entered the Labour conference lexicon but what is a snake-oil salesman?

It is an association Labour seems particularly keen to conjure in relation to the leader of Reform UK. Speaking at the party's conference in Liverpool, Keir Starmer said Labour offered an alternative to the division and decline under the snake-oil merchant Nigel Farage. The prime minister's chief secretary, Darren Jones, also described Farage as a snake-oil salesman, comparing him with the misogynist influencer Andrew Tate.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Nigel Farage a snake oil salesman' comparable to Andrew Tate, says No 10 chief secretary

Darren Jones condemns Nigel Farage and Andrew Tate as snake oil salesmen misleading young men and vows Labour will proactively counter Reform's divisive message.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Boring Boris briefly becomes king of the world again at least in his own head | John Crace

Rightwing populists repeatedly made provocative, misleading claims while Boris Johnson's influence diminished, leaving him reduced to marginal platforms despite wealth and past power.
#donald-trump
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Chris Mason: Punchy Lib Dems use Reform UK as call to action

The Liberal Democrats are aggressively targeting Nigel Farage and Reform, using his prominence to drive fundraising and activism while warning about potential policy changes.
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1 week ago

Surely The British Left Is Taking Full And Strategic Advantage Of This Moment | Defector

Britain’s Labour government under Keir Starmer is passive while Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, gains support by focusing relentlessly on immigration.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hate, hate again, hate better for Farage, the country needs educating about foreigners | John Crace

Performative political spectacle and media complacency normalize falsehoods and xenophobic immigration rhetoric without serious public challenge.
#journalism-funding
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

MP Danny Kruger says Tory party is over' as he defects to Reform

Danny Kruger defected from the Conservatives to Reform UK, declared the Conservative Party over, and endorsed Nigel Farage as conservatism's new custodian.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage admits breaching parliamentary rules over Trump event

Nigel Farage failed to register a remunerated trip to Florida to headline a Republican fundraising dinner, attributing the omission to an office error.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Farage insists he has no financial stake in Clacton home

Nigel Farage has insisted he has no "financial stake" in a house bought by his partner in his Clacton constituency. The Reform UK leader said the money used to purchase the property was "legally hers", adding: "She bought the house, the deeds are in her name, council tax is in her name." It comes after a BBC investigation raised questions over how Farage's partner, Laure Ferrari, could afford to buy the 885,000 home in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, without a mortgage.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Eight in 10 Britons think politicians should publish how much tax they pay

Eighty percent of Britons want senior politicians to publish yearly tax paid, amid scrutiny of Angela Rayner's stamp duty and Nigel Farage's tax arrangements.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

From now on, Labour has one mission only. It must focus on saving Britain from Farage | Polly Toynbee

Labour's overriding duty is to prevent Nigel Farage and a racist, authoritarian takeover, actively opposing rising nativism, xenophobia, and anti-democratic forces.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage ordered to pay 10k to Brexit Party founder

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Brian Cox slams bully' Nigel Farage in rant on misinformed' Reform leader

Brian Cox called Nigel Farage a bully and misinformed, said he does not trust him, criticized Brexit, and described Europe as more positive amid the Ukraine war.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Farage confirms he would send women asylum seekers back to Taliban in Afghanistan

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Nige takes to the stage offering empty promises and anger and the crowd love it | John Crace

After navigating a half-hour queue to get through security, a group of us were told we needed to go back outside, walk 10 minutes and then go through security again to reach the media centre. Which would have been fine except the staff at the new entrance had been given instructions not to admit the media, and told us to go back to where we had started and queue for security a third time.
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#angela-rayner
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Dorries' defection is a major scalp for Reform even if the Tories won't miss her

Nigel Farage's Reform is attracting high-profile former Conservatives like Nadine Dorries, signaling a shift of Boris Johnson loyalists toward Reform, appealing to red wall voters.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage paid through private company for GB News work

Nigel Farage channels GB News and other payments through his company Thorn in the Side Ltd, reducing his tax rate and holding significant cash reserves.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Nadine Dorries defects to Reform UK and declares I'm 100% behind Nigel Farage'

Nadine Dorries defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, endorsing Nigel Farage on law, immigration, spending cuts, growth, and support for Ukraine.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Farage branded free speech imposter and Trump sycophant' in takedown by Congressman

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism across the political spectrum, covering issues from reproductive rights and climate to scrutiny of figures like Nigel Farage.
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4 weeks ago

Nigel Farage called a Putin-loving free speech imposter' during bumpy US congressional hearing

He should go and advance the positions he's taking here in Congress today in parliament, which is meeting today, if he's serious about it, Raskin said. To the people of the UK who think this Putin-loving free speech impostor and Trump sycophant will protect freedom in this country, come on over to America and see what Trump and Maga are doing to destroy our freedom. You might think twice before you let Mr Farage make Britain great again.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Angela Rayner is a picture of misery but Dr Kemi passes up open goal | John Crace

Prime Minister's Questions is theatrical; Conservatives have become irrelevant and Reform UK under Nigel Farage is the de facto opposition while Kemi Badenoch falters.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Labour has succeeded only in strengthening Farage. The way is now open for Zack Polanski's Greens | George Monbiot

Exposing Nigel Farage's corporate loyalties undermines his momentum, but Labour cannot exploit this because it aligns with corporate interests under Keir Starmer.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

A class act': Tim Allan, the former Blair smoother' recalled to Downing Street

Tim Allan returns to Downing Street as communications director for Keir Starmer, tasked with reviving messaging while facing criticism over past clients and charity role.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Keir Starmer's legacy could be electoral reform or Farage as prime minister | Polly Toynbee

Britain's first-past-the-post system makes it vulnerable to a populist right takeover, with Reform UK polling high enough to potentially win power.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Farage season: with its rivals away, Reform basks in summer headlines

Nigel Farage uses summer recess press conferences to dominate media with off-script, prolonged appearances that generate headlines, defections, and contentious policy proposals while avoiding scrutiny.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Just like Brexit, Farage is simply telling voters what they want to hear on migration

Nigel Farage proposes an isolationist 'Brexit formula' to tackle illegal migration, advocating mass deportations and unilateral withdrawal from international agreements.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Nigel Farage dances in fur coat at Clacton Pier in bizarre AI rap video

Nigel Farage shared an AI-generated video of himself dancing in a fur coat at Clacton Pier that has been viewed over one million times.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Minister brands Farage the very worst' kind of politician over asylum hotel claims

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tory MPs complain party attack ad on asylum hotels makes us look silly'

Frustration grows among Conservative MPs regarding party messaging on asylum seeker hotels, amid concerns over misleading advertisements.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Nigel Farage urges PM to appoint Reform peers to House of Lords

Farage calls for appointing peers to the House of Lords to address democratic disparity in representation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Nigel Farage accused of spreading unevidenced fears' about asylum seekers

Nigel Farage has faced backlash for comments linking asylum seekers to crime and spreading unfounded fears about their presence in the UK.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Minister must apologise over Savile claim, says Farage

Nigel Farage condemned Technology Secretary Peter Kyle's comments linking opposition to the online safety law with supporting sex offenders.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nigel Farage on UK crime: how do his statements stack up?

Nigel Farage has pledged to halve overall crime within five years under a Reform UK government, asserting that crime levels have significantly surged since the 1990s.
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