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Farage. Well he’s Top of the Pops right now! 😂

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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Thu 06-Feb-25 20:59:23
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This tonight, from the ‘i’ newspaper (that I also now subscribe to, not just The Telegraph!) ….

“Nigel Farage stood up at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday to hostile silence. Squashed together in the Commons, MPs from other parties glowered at him, and then delighted as he appeared to fluff his lines when asking a question about the Chagos Islands.

Behind the scenes it is a different story, with individual MPs from other parties queuing up to ask the Reform UK leader to sign House of Commons wine bottles and drinks coasters for family members and constituents who are fans of his brand of straight-talking populism. It’s not clear whether those MPs acknowledge the cognitive dissonance involved.

There’s no doubt Reform is having a moment. On average, the last half-dozen polls have put the party on 25 per cent, putting it equal first with Labour. Three of those polls put the party in the lead, either solely or in tandem with Labour.

It’s causing tangible jitters among both Labour and Conservative MPs. At PMQs, Farage accused them of “panic.”

This week a group of around 40 Labour MPs from “Red Wall” seats in the north of England called for Sir Keir Starmer to send a stronger message on immigration as they seek to see off the threat from Farage and his crew ahead of local elections in May.

Behind the scenes, other Labour MPs have requested training sessions from No 10 on how to deal with Reform in their areas. “It really troubles them,” a Labour source said.”

C’mon REFORM!

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MayBee70 Fri 07-Feb-25 13:47:52

There's nothing funny about Farage and Reform...

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GrannyGravy13 Fri 07-Feb-25 13:45:24

I am currently in strong pain killers, this thread is light entertainment compared to some N & P threads…

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Oreo Fri 07-Feb-25 13:42:11

Barleyfields

Why are you here then MayBee? Why am I here because like the majority I’m not a member of the fan club either.

Neither am I, but nobody has to come on here just to agree with the OP do they? Say what you think, it’s a discussion.

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Cossy Fri 07-Feb-25 13:39:59

Chocolatelovinggran

I think a member of The Reform Group has just shared some rather dismissive views on Mr Johnson- apparently Mr J is " left wing" and would not be welcome to join Reform.
Who knew?

😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Oreo Fri 07-Feb-25 13:39:42

Claremont

Talk about being really, really über GOADY, on crack!

I don’t know about that but this thread is cracking me up 😂
So much is said about young snowflakes on SM but nothing is said about old ones.
Leaving the site, and trying to hide a thread as they can’t take it any more, oh deary me😆This is the news and politics board!
If you don’t like even a mention of Trump or Farage then the
N&P threads aren’t for you are they?

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vegansrock Fri 07-Feb-25 13:09:57

“Boris Johnson was one of the most damaging PMs in history” - says chair of Reform.
Bit of cognitive dissonance amongst those who adore both BJ and NF

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Chocolatelovinggran Fri 07-Feb-25 13:09:32

I think a member of The Reform Group has just shared some rather dismissive views on Mr Johnson- apparently Mr J is " left wing" and would not be welcome to join Reform.
Who knew?

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Barleyfields Fri 07-Feb-25 13:08:33

Why are you here then MayBee? Why am I here because like the majority I’m not a member of the fan club either.

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MayBee70 Fri 07-Feb-25 13:04:32

Claremont

Talk about being really, really über GOADY, on crack!

Claremont; we're not allowed to comment on this thread. It's only for members of the Reform/Farage/Trump fan club.

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BevSec Fri 07-Feb-25 13:01:05

MayBee70

BevSec

MayBee70

So people on here are saying that a right wing populist party ( sorry,limited company) with 5 MP’s are about to take over the country. And I’m accused of being childish. And yes, I do have to turn off the tv when he’s on because he’s a racist xenophobes who taps into the worst of people and if some of you can’t see that then I’m sorry for you.

He is, however, not racist.

Of course he’s racist. He used to support the BNP.

He simply does not want unlimited illegal immigration. Neither do I.

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Claremont Fri 07-Feb-25 12:49:09

Talk about being really, really über GOADY, on crack!

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Kandinsky Fri 07-Feb-25 12:24:58

MayBee70

I’m surprised you’re still hanging around this thread considering how you feel.
hmm

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Cossy Fri 07-Feb-25 12:10:01

MayBee70

So people on here are saying that a right wing populist party ( sorry,limited company) with 5 MP’s are about to take over the country. And I’m accused of being childish. And yes, I do have to turn off the tv when he’s on because he’s a racist xenophobes who taps into the worst of people and if some of you can’t see that then I’m sorry for you.

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/ukip/10735155/Nigel-Farage-I-am-proud-to-have-taken-a-third-of-the-BNPs-support.html

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Cossy Fri 07-Feb-25 12:05:19

Kate1949

I don't much like Farage bit can see why some people do. I try to understand most things and respect others' opinions. I really do. However, hard as I try, I cannot fathom why otherwise sane, logical, 'nice' people admire Trump, including members of my own family.

👏👏👏👏

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Cossy Fri 07-Feb-25 12:04:55

MayBee70

Because people whose values I despise seem to have taken over the forum…to e honest I don’t think gransnet is the place these days for pearl clutchers like me.

I’m with you my dear, rather a pearl clutcher than a Reform or Farage supporter.

Sorry, but there you go!

Any of our Farage supports here actually in his constituency?

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Kate1949 Fri 07-Feb-25 11:34:04

I don't much like Farage bit can see why some people do. I try to understand most things and respect others' opinions. I really do. However, hard as I try, I cannot fathom why otherwise sane, logical, 'nice' people admire Trump, including members of my own family.

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Rula Fri 07-Feb-25 11:33:54

Of course he’s racist. He used to support the BNP

Did he? I can't find anything assist from the fact he knew some Bnp supporters had moved to his UKIP party

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MayBee70 Fri 07-Feb-25 11:28:15

BevSec

MayBee70

So people on here are saying that a right wing populist party ( sorry,limited company) with 5 MP’s are about to take over the country. And I’m accused of being childish. And yes, I do have to turn off the tv when he’s on because he’s a racist xenophobes who taps into the worst of people and if some of you can’t see that then I’m sorry for you.

He is, however, not racist.

Of course he’s racist. He used to support the BNP.

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Whitewavemark2 Fri 07-Feb-25 11:26:51

I simply can’t get beyond the spiv second hand car salesman image I have of him who is not adverse to fraud and lies in fact another pound shop Trump.

If I understood his policies, I perhaps would see him more as a politician, but apart from the boats, I haven’t a clue what or how he intends to achieve anything.

His parliamentary performance is dismal and his constituency work even worse.

Call me a snob - but he is so common😄.

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Barleyfields Fri 07-Feb-25 11:14:19

I don’t think we’ve seen the last of Boris, Boz. Time will tell.

Oh dear MayBee, do you think we’re all stupid? But most of us are not so allergic to a politician that we have to turn the tv off. Presumably you do likewise when Trump comes on? I may despise him but I need to know what’s going on in the world.

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BevSec Fri 07-Feb-25 11:13:12

MayBee70

So people on here are saying that a right wing populist party ( sorry,limited company) with 5 MP’s are about to take over the country. And I’m accused of being childish. And yes, I do have to turn off the tv when he’s on because he’s a racist xenophobes who taps into the worst of people and if some of you can’t see that then I’m sorry for you.

He is, however, not racist.

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Claremont Fri 07-Feb-25 11:12:03

Kandinsky

mum2three 👏 👏 👏

We need another 50 like him!

We have 3 of his top fans right here, that is quite enough.

Yes Kate 1949, time to get off.

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MayBee70 Fri 07-Feb-25 11:08:25

So people on here are saying that a right wing populist party ( sorry,limited company) with 5 MP’s are about to take over the country. And I’m accused of being childish. And yes, I do have to turn off the tv when he’s on because he’s a racist xenophobes who taps into the worst of people and if some of you can’t see that then I’m sorry for you.

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BevSec Fri 07-Feb-25 11:04:52

mum2three

What exactly is the point here? Is it personalities or policies? Once again, personality seems more important than policies. I can't say I actually like Nigel Farage, but that is beside the point. He is standing up for those who actually care about Great Britain and want to put a stop to its continuing decline, which is more than can be said for the majority of people on Gransnet!

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Boz Fri 07-Feb-25 11:04:29

Barleyfields

JenniferEccles

If the Conservatives and Reform joined forces they, in my opinion, would be an unbeatable force.

I have thought that for some time.

If Boris Johnson came back with a Reform/Con. coalition, would that be the trump (sorry) card, do you think?

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