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Seems Farage has an announcement to make at 4pm today.

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Urmstongran Mon 03-Jun-24 13:41:46

Hmm.
Standing as a Reform MP after all?
Emigrating to America to canvass for Trump?
Joining the Tory party?
None of the above?

I shall tune in out of curiosity.

Cossy Mon 03-Jun-24 17:27:06

fancythat

I managed to watch 20 mins. Not bad for me.

Glad he is standing[hadnt realised he has failed 7 times previously though. Enough to put anyone off trying something again].

Didnt agree with his comment of going up against the BillBlogs or somebody, who have been pro the sort of things he agrees with. Saying they went along with whatever,

I can sort of see his point. But in reality, that will make people torn as to who to vote for. Well it would me, anyway.

If it splits the Tory vote Hoorah! I think the whole of Essex is currently Tory.

Rockyroad Mon 03-Jun-24 17:26:58

Nicenanny3

Well out of Sunak, Starmer and Farage, Farage has certainly got the charisma (think Brexit also the Brexit Party gained the most MEPs) OK the left leaning Grans on here don't like/hate him but in the real world he's very popular and as the new Leader of Reform he will be able to do the TV debates, his supporters have been begging him to come back on the forums. He might be marmite but plenty love marmite me included. Richard Tice although I liked him never had the same presence and Nigel Farage is a household name everyone has heard of him.

I love marmite too😋

Urmstongran Mon 03-Jun-24 17:25:56

The turnip from the Mirror asks "Was Tice bullied?" 🤣

Cossy Mon 03-Jun-24 17:24:56

LizzieDrip

What a narcissist! How important does he think he is to announce an ‘emergency announcement’? He’s desperately trying to turn this election into ‘The Nigel Farage Show’. The media shouldn’t be giving in to him but, of course, they can’t resist a showman - even a sh**show man like NFangry

He’s a complete ass with a very inflated ego and sense of his own importance! He’s chosen Clacton because they have had a UKIP MP previously (defecting from the Tories I believe).

Urmstongran Mon 03-Jun-24 17:20:39

A political revolt. Well, in my opinion, it’s needed. “Nothing works in Britain”.

Photos of NF and RT with Pimlico Plumbers Charlie Mullins today. Wonder if he’s donating some of his massive fortune.

zakouma66 Mon 03-Jun-24 17:16:10

Its nothing to do with left leaning , the man is a racist and a rabble rowser.

Siope Mon 03-Jun-24 17:13:49

So popular he’s lost seven Parliamentary elections, all by significant margins.

Casdon Mon 03-Jun-24 17:12:24

Politics Joe is quick off the mark - and spot on.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGRIG5WQpfA

Urmstongran Mon 03-Jun-24 17:09:54

Farage: “I’ve changed my mind - it’s allowed you know!”.
😁

Nicenanny3 Mon 03-Jun-24 17:01:24

Well out of Sunak, Starmer and Farage, Farage has certainly got the charisma (think Brexit also the Brexit Party gained the most MEPs) OK the left leaning Grans on here don't like/hate him but in the real world he's very popular and as the new Leader of Reform he will be able to do the TV debates, his supporters have been begging him to come back on the forums. He might be marmite but plenty love marmite me included. Richard Tice although I liked him never had the same presence and Nigel Farage is a household name everyone has heard of him.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 03-Jun-24 16:45:04

I am rather partial to a day out in Frinton, the GC love Clacton Pier.

Pittcity Mon 03-Jun-24 16:40:10

It's a very mixed area. Jaywick is down and out, Clacton and Walton are "kiss me quick", and Frinton is "God's waiting room".
Very near us and OK for a day at the beach.

fancythat Mon 03-Jun-24 16:38:36

I cant take to R ichard Tice.
He has the "dad dancing " vibes to me.

fancythat Mon 03-Jun-24 16:33:53

And the racism? How does that sit with his fans?

I think the Re form Party have to be very very careful that they dont take things too far. Or their "fans" too far.
They need to be very careful with their speeches, wordings, leadership etc etc.

fancythat Mon 03-Jun-24 16:31:36

I managed to watch 20 mins. Not bad for me.

Glad he is standing[hadnt realised he has failed 7 times previously though. Enough to put anyone off trying something again].

Didnt agree with his comment of going up against the BillBlogs or somebody, who have been pro the sort of things he agrees with. Saying they went along with whatever,

I can sort of see his point. But in reality, that will make people torn as to who to vote for. Well it would me, anyway.

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 03-Jun-24 16:29:41

Lord, no. I wouldn’t go within miles of the place. Nor Clacton actually.

westendgirl Mon 03-Jun-24 16:29:22

I wonder if he would make a better showing of being an MP than he did when he was a MEP. He was very rarely there.I really don't understand how so many are taken in by him.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 03-Jun-24 16:26:08

Siope

Candidate for Clacton.

I hope they have dolphins.

No Dolphins, but Jaywick is part of the constituency. Lots of rather colourful characters there, if you are brave enough to take a trip…

GrannyGravy13 Mon 03-Jun-24 16:23:58

UKIP won Clacton in 2015.

zakouma66 Mon 03-Jun-24 16:22:07

Urmstongran

He got us the Brexit referendum. Thank you.

Really?

And the racism? How does that sit with his fans?

Siope Mon 03-Jun-24 16:19:59

Candidate for Clacton.

I hope they have dolphins.

Anniebach Mon 03-Jun-24 16:19:09

Noooo, he will be in tv more now

Calendargirl Mon 03-Jun-24 16:17:06

Oh, he’s the new leader of Reform.

Anniebach Mon 03-Jun-24 16:08:04

Cameras, press, a platform, an introduction !

rafichagran Mon 03-Jun-24 16:05:39

Thanks Urms watching now