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politics9 days ago•2 min saved

Farage lashes out at Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain, insists Reform UK is the sole centre-right force

Nigel Farage condemned his former Reform colleague Rupert Lowe’s new Restore Britain party, dismissing a poll suggesting Lowe could reach 10% and reaffirming Reform UK as the country’s only credible centre-right option. He criticised Lowe’s positions on mass deportations, warned against dealing with those he sees as dishonourable, and noted Elon Musk’s potential support while doubting Lowe’s national appeal.

via TheNational.scot|

#nigel-farage #politics #reform-uk

politics24 days ago•7 min saved

Farage bets on a pub revival with a five-point plan

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils a five-point plan to “save Britain’s pubs,” including cutting VAT to 10%, scrapping the hospitality NIC rise, reducing beer duty by 10%, and phasing out pub business rates, funded by social-security changes such as reinstating a two‑child cap on universal credit, aiming to capitalize on pub distress and Labour’s policy gaps.

via politico.eu|

#labour #nigel-farage #politics

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Braverman Defects to Reform UK, Signaling Tory Defection Wave

Former Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman joined Reform UK, the fourth Tory MP to defect since the last election and the third this month, as Nigel Farage builds momentum against the Conservatives. Braverman criticised her former party's record and said she is ending “Tory betrayal and lies,” with analysts weighing how many more MPs might follow and what it means for upcoming by-elections and Labour’s position in the national conversation.

via BBC|

#conservative-party #nigel-farage #politics

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Jenrick’s switch tests Reform UK’s bid to unite the right

Robert Jenrick defects from the Conservatives to Reform UK after being sacked, raising questions about loyalty, timing, and whether Reform can unite the right without splitting the Tory vote, potentially sharpening the contest on the UK’s political right.

via BBC|

#conservative-party #nigel-farage #politics

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Starmer Urges Unity in Britain Amidst Nigel Farage's Political Influence

Keir Starmer is focusing on Nigel Farage and Reform UK in his political strategy, viewing them as a significant threat and a defining issue for the future of the country, despite some internal debate about whether this approach is effective or risky.

via BBC|

#keir-starmer #labour-party #nigel-farage

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

Reform UK Gains Momentum Under Farage's Leadership

Reform UK is experiencing rapid growth and increasing professionalism, with a larger and more organized conference that balances insurgency energy with expanding appeal, led by Nigel Farage's disciplined leadership and a focus on winning the next general election.

via BBC|

#insurgency #nigel-farage #party-conference

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Farage's Reform UK Eyes Election Victory Amid Brexit Shift

Following Angela Rayner's resignation, Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is capitalizing on political turmoil in Britain, with increased support and a surge in membership, as Farage aims to challenge the two-party system and push hardline policies, despite some voter alienation and internal challenges.

via The New York Times|

#angela-rayner #british-politics #labour-party

politics5 months ago•13 min saved

Farage Seizes Opportunity Amid Political Turmoil at Reform Conference

Nigel Farage declared Reform UK as a rising party, urging readiness for an early 2027 general election, and expressed confidence in the party's momentum, while also announcing new initiatives and welcoming Nadine Dorries into the party amidst a buoyant atmosphere.

via BBC|

#british-politics #early-election #nigel-farage

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

Farage Prepares for Government and Possible Early Election

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced plans to prepare for government, criticizing the main parties and promising to address issues like immigration and free speech, with the aim of making Britain 'great again' and potentially contesting the next election earlier than expected.

via Reuters|

#elections #immigration #nigel-farage

world5 months ago•0 min saved

Reform UK Gains Momentum Amid Political Shifts and Public Perception

The Doge project, a bureaucracy-slashing initiative under Donald Trump's administration, failed after 130 days due to internal volatility and opposition from US Congress, with Nigel Farage's associate suggesting Musk's challenge to Congress's control over the federal budget was a key obstacle.

via economist.com|

#doge-project #elon-musk #federal-budget

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

UK Political Figures Clash Over Migration Policies and Deportations

Elon Musk criticized Nigel Farage's immigration policies, supporting the new far-right party Advance UK, and reigniting tensions with Farage over their differing approaches to UK immigration and political leadership.

via Euronews.com|

#advance-uk #elon-musk #illegal-immigration

politics6 months ago•6 min saved

Nigel Farage Vows to Deport Asylum Seekers if Elected UK Prime Minister

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has proposed a plan to deport up to 600,000 undocumented migrants from Britain if his party wins the 2029 election, marking a shift from his previous stance against mass deportations and reflecting a broader hardening of immigration policies in the UK. The plan has garnered mixed reactions, with critics warning of moral and practical issues, while some politicians support tougher immigration measures amid rising public concern over illegal crossings and migration.

via The New York Times|

#deportation #immigration #nigel-farage

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

Reform UK Threatens Mass Deportations if Elected

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced that if his party wins the next UK election, it will leave the European Convention on Human Rights and deport all illegal migrants, citing public frustration and rising migrant numbers as reasons. The party plans to increase detention capacity and negotiate returns with countries like Afghanistan, Eritrea, and Iran, while Farage dismisses concerns about potential human rights violations in deportations.

via Euronews.com|

#deportation #echr #immigration

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

Farage Advocates for Mass Deportations to Address Immigration Crisis

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, proposed plans for mass deportations of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, including withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights and signing repatriation deals with countries like Eritrea and Afghanistan, aiming to create holding facilities and operate frequent deportation flights.

via Reuters|

#asylum-seekers #deportation #nigel-farage

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Reform Party proposes tax measures to retain wealthy non-doms in the UK

Reform UK proposes allowing non-doms to pay a £250,000 fee to avoid UK taxes on foreign income, wealth, and inheritance, with the proceeds benefiting low-income workers. Critics argue the plan favors the wealthy and could reduce government revenue, while supporters claim it will attract entrepreneurs and risk-takers to the UK.

via BBC|

#nigel-farage #non-doms #politics