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Just saw Farage over in America.

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Lovetopaint037 Wed 06-Nov-24 18:49:28

He said he was ready to serve. So okay but doesn’t he have a job at the moment? How pleased are his constituents at the moment? How much time does he give them?

Fleurpepper Wed 06-Nov-24 18:51:53

He should be made to do the job he was elected to, and is being paid for.

Luckygirl3 Wed 06-Nov-24 19:03:00

Let us hope he stays right where he is. They are welcome to him.

Cossy Wed 06-Nov-24 19:09:47

It’s an utter disgrace! I’m watching him now in Florida, he is a complete joker!

People criticised LP members for lending their support to the Democrats, not MPs, not Party Leaders!

I have no words!

Babs03 Wed 06-Nov-24 19:19:22

In Clacton his constituents have yet to see him, they aren’t even getting automated responses to emails. Yet this will be the fourth time he has gone Stateside since being elected. Oh.. sorry…. forgot to say he has been seen in the HoC sneering and smirking which must be what he is paid for because he does beggar all else.

ronib Wed 06-Nov-24 19:30:11

Nigel Farage is in exactly the right place at the right moment. The Uk desperately needs someone to improve Uk/USA diplomatic relationships - Lammy and Starmer having failed at the first hurdle.

Lovetopaint037 Wed 06-Nov-24 19:55:32

Standing for MP was decided as a second choice as opportunities in America/Trump were not looking so good. If you remember he made a point about changing his mind and this was okay. He marched into a meeting with his swagger and usual smirk on his self satisfied face.

ronib Wed 06-Nov-24 19:57:38

Smirking isn’t confined to Farage.

Lovetopaint037 Wed 06-Nov-24 19:58:06

Perhaps it helps to remember that Farage is more activist than politician.

Casdon Wed 06-Nov-24 20:06:27

ronib

Nigel Farage is in exactly the right place at the right moment. The Uk desperately needs someone to improve Uk/USA diplomatic relationships - Lammy and Starmer having failed at the first hurdle.

Nigel Farage is not in the USA to further UK diplomatic relationships with the US ronib, he would have to be appointed by the government to perform that function. He has no power.

ronib Wed 06-Nov-24 20:08:52

Casdon soft power?

jasper16 Wed 06-Nov-24 20:13:38

ronib

Nigel Farage is in exactly the right place at the right moment. The Uk desperately needs someone to improve Uk/USA diplomatic relationships - Lammy and Starmer having failed at the first hurdle.

Thats has really cheered me up. Needed a laugh today.

fancythat Wed 06-Nov-24 20:17:26

I wouldnt expect my MP to be in the US.

The people who voted for him may be well pleased. But I cant see the rest who didnt, being chuffed.

Babs03 Wed 06-Nov-24 20:28:40

Farage is a publicity hound, similar to Galloway, always looking for a chance to be in the limelight, to dictate the narrative and attract those who want to pile their discontents onto any available scapegoat.

Oldbat1 Wed 06-Nov-24 21:17:26

The USA are very welcome to him.

Fartooold Wed 06-Nov-24 22:32:11

Oldbat1 👏👏👏👏

Lovetopaint037 Thu 07-Nov-24 03:12:39

Perhaps there should be a by-election in Clacton. His constituents deserve proper representation. Just like Brexit he helps to cause damage and then clears off. However he must please Putin who he has said he admires. A break up with Europe was just what he wanted.

BlueBelle Thu 07-Nov-24 05:58:21

I hope they keep him there

ronib Thu 07-Nov-24 07:04:32

I wrote to my mp when the WFA was withdrawn and I have yet to receive an answer. I did eventually receive a response saying that an office was being set up, my mp had read the email and that someone would eventually reply. The months are ticking by and the silence is overwhelming.
Has anyone else had a similar experience with their mp?

eazybee Thu 07-Nov-24 07:07:15

The constituents in Clacton voted for him; it is up to them to demand proper representation.

ronib Thu 07-Nov-24 07:12:27

But how do constituents from all over the country not just Clacton get answers to their questions? eazybee. It’s staggeringly slow.

Wheniwasyourage Thu 07-Nov-24 07:21:10

Babs03

Farage is a publicity hound, similar to Galloway, always looking for a chance to be in the limelight, to dictate the narrative and attract those who want to pile their discontents onto any available scapegoat.

This

Freya5 Thu 07-Nov-24 07:43:01

BlueBelle

I hope they keep him there

How childish. Shall we apply the same to the hundred or so Labour activists who went out to try and disrupt the American election. Bet they got short shrift.At least Farage is up front,didn't go to undermine Harris, and has been a friend of Trump for many years.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Thu 07-Nov-24 08:04:09

Well done Nigel and you deserve a good gloat!
Trumpism is very similar to the Reform agenda which I very much hope will become mainstream in the UK.

LizzieDrip Thu 07-Nov-24 08:22:36

FGT would you be happy with Farage’s ‘plan’ for the NHS - to turn it into an American style system … because that’s a great system for all people isn’t it, NOT!