Nigel Farage to take part in BBC election debate on Friday
7 months ago

Nigel Farage to take part in BBC election debate on Friday

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage will join the BBC election debate on Friday for Reform UK, the broadcaster has announced. It will mark his first debate appearance since his shock takeover as leader of the party and comes days after he was doused in milkshake on the campaign trail following a rally in Clacton. It was announced previously that Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt would represent the Conservative Party, facing off against deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner and others.

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It’s time for Labour and the Tories to show Nigel Farage is not the answer to the UK’s problems
1 week, 6 days ago

It’s time for Labour and the Tories to show Nigel Farage is not the answer to the UK’s problems

The Independent  

Normally, when either Labour or the Conservatives are doing badly, the other prospers. The new Tory leader’s strategy of delaying major policy announcements until much closer to the next election might have been right if her party were facing a traditional fight with Labour. The prime minister has another dilemma after Mr Farage offered to act as a go-between to …

Nigel’s making plans – but there are only two people who should be worried about them...
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigel’s making plans – but there are only two people who should be worried about them...

The Independent  

The first surprise at the Reform conference was the queue snaking from the doors of Birmingham’s NEC centre, all the way down the access road. One said, “Pyrotechnics are in use during this show.” The other stated: “Only four alcoholic drinks per person may be purchased at a time.” Naturally, the fireworks were held back for the star turn, leader …

Labour Government could be in trouble pretty quickly, claims Nigel Farage
6 months ago

Labour Government could be in trouble pretty quickly, claims Nigel Farage

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy …

It's Nigel Farage Eighth time lucky for Reform leader as he wins seat
6 months ago

It's Nigel Farage Eighth time lucky for Reform leader as he wins seat

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage finally won election to the Commons at the eighth attempt today, as he became the Reform MP for Clacton amid a Tory election bloodbath. It has been said that Reform's wide but thin support would not help their success in a first-past-the-post system and Mr Farage has been vocal about the need for changes to the electoral system. …

Britain goes to the polls, and a wipeout is in the works. What to know about the election
6 months, 1 week ago

Britain goes to the polls, and a wipeout is in the works. What to know about the election

LA Times  

On Thursday, British voters appear almost certain to embrace momentous political change, handing the ruling Conservatives what could be a defeat of historic proportions, and casting their lot with the center-left Labor Party. The widely forecast result — a resounding Labor win — would end Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 20-month tenure, and usher in a new government led by Keir …

Allison Pearson meets Nigel Farage: ‘Kemi Badenoch was very unpleasant’
6 months, 1 week ago

Allison Pearson meets Nigel Farage: ‘Kemi Badenoch was very unpleasant’

The Telegraph  

I notice Farage is perfectly happy to stand on the pavement and debate his critic about the invasion of Ukraine for several minutes, even though two bodyguards with earpieces are hovering anxiously. Sure enough, on Friday, Channel 4 claimed to have carried out a sting on one Reform canvasser who was filmed calling Sunak vile names and suggesting the Army …

Nigel Farage insists Reform activist who called Rishi Sunak a 'f****** p***' is an actor and labels the row a 'political setup of astonishing proportions' as he is grilled by bullish Question Time aud
6 months, 1 week ago

Nigel Farage insists Reform activist who called Rishi Sunak a 'f****** p***' is an actor and labels the row a 'political setup of astonishing proportions' as he is grilled by bullish Question Time aud

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage has repeated claims that a canvasser caught on camera branding Rishi Sunak a 'f****** p***' is actually an actor playing his part in 'a total and utter set-up', during a fiery appearance on Question Time. 'A total and utter set up': Reform UK leader Nigel Farage repeated claims that a canvasser caught on camera branding Prime Minister Rishi …

UK elections: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash in testy final TV debate
6 months, 1 week ago

UK elections: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash in testy final TV debate

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Wednesday in their last debate before an election next week, with both launching highly personal attacks over their and their parties' credibility. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak attend a live TV debate, hosted by The BBC. With …

Who is Mishal Husain? The host of the final BBC leader’s debate before the election
6 months, 1 week ago

Who is Mishal Husain? The host of the final BBC leader’s debate before the election

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are set to go head-to-head …

Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives now in third position in UK poll race. Who’s taken over in second place?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives now in third position in UK poll race. Who’s taken over in second place?

Firstpost  

With snap elections approaching fast, the latest YouGov poll indicates that the Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage of Brexit fame, has overtaken Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative party. We explain the rise of the Reform UK party, led by the prominent political figure Nigel Farage, and explore the implications for the upcoming elections. The rise of Nigel Farage …

Sunak urges voters not to hand Labour a ‘blank cheque’ by choosing Reform
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunak urges voters not to hand Labour a ‘blank cheque’ by choosing Reform

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has insisted that voting for Reform UK would …

Nigel Farage pulls out of BBC interview at last minute amid Hitler row
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Nigel Farage pulls out of BBC interview at last minute amid Hitler row

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Nigel Farage on the campaign trail in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire He …

General election TV debate: Name your winner as Nigel Farage, Angela Rayner and Penny Mordaunt clash on BBC
7 months ago

General election TV debate: Name your winner as Nigel Farage, Angela Rayner and Penny Mordaunt clash on BBC

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A seven-leader debate on Friday saw fireworks fly on our TV …

Nigel Farage expected to declare he is running for parliament
7 months ago

Nigel Farage expected to declare he is running for parliament

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage is making an “emergency” announcement about the general election, …

Nigel Farage fuels speculation with ’emergency’ General Election announcement
7 months ago

Nigel Farage fuels speculation with ’emergency’ General Election announcement

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage said he intends to make an “emergency” General …

Nigel Farage announces UK election candidacy in surprise U-turn
7 months ago

Nigel Farage announces UK election candidacy in surprise U-turn

Al Jazeera  

Farage, who previously said he would not stand in the election, says he will lead the anti-immigration Reform UK party. Nigel Farage, the politician who helped champion Britain’s departure from the European Union, has said he will stand as a candidate in next month’s election for the right-wing Reform UK party in a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. “It’s …

ITV to host multi-party General Election debate on June 13
7 months, 1 week ago

ITV to host multi-party General Election debate on June 13

The Independent  

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U.K.'s Sunak and Labour leader Starmer to debate next week
7 months, 1 week ago

U.K.'s Sunak and Labour leader Starmer to debate next week

The Hindu  

Britain's Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour opposition leader Keir Starmer will go head-to-head next Tuesday in the first televised debate of the election campaign, broadcaster ITV announced Wednesday. The hour-long debate between Mr. Sunak and the man heavily tipped to replace him in Downing Street after the July 4 general election will take place in front of a …

When is the General Election debate between Sunak and Starmer? How to watch and the exact time the discussion is happening
7 months, 1 week ago

When is the General Election debate between Sunak and Starmer? How to watch and the exact time the discussion is happening

Daily Mail  

The date for a first televised General Election debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer has been set for a month ahead of polling day on July 4. The date for a first televised General Election debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer has been set for next Tuesday, starting at 9pm on ITV1 and STV What time …

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in first election debate on TUESDAY at 9pm on ITV - with Tories hoping the PM can narrow huge gap in the polls
7 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in first election debate on TUESDAY at 9pm on ITV - with Tories hoping the PM can narrow huge gap in the polls

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in the first televised election debate next week. As the election battle gathers pace today: Labour is struggling to contain a row about Diane Abbott being blocked from standing as a candidate at the election; Junior doctors have announced a six-day strike finishing on July 2 - just two days before the …

No rain on his parade: Rishi Sunak lays down the gauntlet by challenging Labour's Keir Starmer to SIX TV debates - as PM laughs off sodden general election launch by posing with a brolley
7 months, 2 weeks ago

No rain on his parade: Rishi Sunak lays down the gauntlet by challenging Labour's Keir Starmer to SIX TV debates - as PM laughs off sodden general election launch by posing with a brolley

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak today laid down the gauntlet to Sir Keir Starmer by challenging the Labour leader to six TV debates during the General Election campaign. Rishi Sunak visited Derbyshire this morning where he posed with an umbrella following his rain-sodden address in Downing Street yesterday afternoon The PM laid down the gauntlet to Sir Keir Starmer by challenging the Labour …

Tories challenge Starmer to a record six TV debates
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tories challenge Starmer to a record six TV debates

The Telegraph  

The Tory election campaign is challenging Sir Keir Starmer to a record six TV debates as they attempt to show Labour has no plan, The Telegraph can reveal. We will do one every week if he wants.” Specifics yet to be determined Both Sir Keir, the Labour leader, and Mr Sunak, the Conservative leader, have publicly said for months that …

I’ve seen the ‘real’ Nigel Farage in the jungle – and I wish I hadn’t
1 year, 1 month ago

I’ve seen the ‘real’ Nigel Farage in the jungle – and I wish I hadn’t

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak gives speech to Tory faithful in Margaret Thatcher's hometown
2 years, 5 months ago

Rishi Sunak gives speech to Tory faithful in Margaret Thatcher's hometown

Daily Mail  

Tory leadership contender Rishi Sunak has hit out at his rival Liz Truss over her previous stance as a Remainer and her tax policies. Making a point: The former Chancellor was speaking at Vaculug tyre specialists at Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham He was with wife Akshata and daughters Krishna and Anushka for the engagement Both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak's …

What next for Nigel Farage?
4 years ago

What next for Nigel Farage?

The Independent  

Frog-faced pound shop Mussolini; Or saviour of Britain? Farage now offers the prime minister praise and credit: “Johnson’s Vote Leave Group, which included Michael Gove, just got us over the line” in the 2016 referendum, and now Johnson, in the big picture, has brought back an acceptable Brexit. is his life’s work and the most phenomenal political achievement of our …

Nigel Farage WILL appear on live BBC election debate and Question Time special
5 years, 2 months ago

Nigel Farage WILL appear on live BBC election debate and Question Time special

Daily Mail  

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is set to appear in two election shows announced by the BBC yesterday. Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is set to appear in two election shows announced by the BBC yesterday Both the Tories and Labour fear his decision to stand hundreds of candidates will deprive them of votes. The BBC also announced yesterday that …

Nigel Farage will have no Brexit Party MPs after the election, says Matthew Goodwin
5 years, 2 months ago

Nigel Farage will have no Brexit Party MPs after the election, says Matthew Goodwin

The Telegraph  

Nigel Farage's Brexit party will be left with no MPs after the election, a leading academic has claimed, as more of the party's candidates stood down and urged voters to back the Conservatives. Matthew Goodwin, professor of politics at Kent University and a leading UK expert on the rise of populist politics, told today's Chopper's Election Podcast - which you …

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