There is a prevailing belief that Farage, like Trump, is for the common people and stands up for their rights more than others, the phrases ‘he says it as it is’ or ‘isn’t afraid to speak out’ are often rolled out by supporters.
The thing is any party in opposition can say what they want and promise everyone jam everyday, Farage is no different. But if he did become PM there would be many who would seek to pull his strings and influence his policy making. So talk of using the Royal Navy to deal with small boats would soon be dead in the water - excuse the pun - due to defence funds needed elsewhere and others pointing out that no armed force is a vote grabber for political parties, they are there to serve the people during threats from the likes of Putin, so unless Putin dodges over on a dinghy I don’t think that idea will float. Nor will increased fracking, with wealthy landowners who live near areas he might see as rich for fracking soon putting paid to that idea as will anyone who lives nearby.
Farage is not a man of the people, nor is he anti establishment , he is a self serving man eager to line his own pockets, as we are now finding out, though I knew this already because the man has form. And he doesn’t speak for the people, he simply bigs up their prejudices and grievances producing catnip for the disenchanted.
