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And with a foothold now in the corridors of power, The Independent looks at whether Mr Farage’s next steps could see him become prime minister by 2029. Follow The Independent’s live coverage ...
Former Mississippi governor Phil Bryant recounted the story of how he had first introduced Mr Trump and Mr Farage when he persuaded “Mr Brexit” to go on stage at a rally in August 2016.
A leading pollster has warned that if Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and the Tories were to form a pact they would be “unassailable” at the next election based on current surveys.. Techne UK’s ...
This was the same week that the local MP Margaret Greenwood announced that she was standing down at the next general election. [68] As Wirral South was abolished, incumbent MP Alison McGovern challenged neighbouring MP Mick Whitley for the nomination in Birkenhead. [69] Whitley was deselected on 16 June 2023. [70]
[2] [3] On the issue of welfare, Farage said in 2014 he wanted migrants to live in the UK for five years before being able to claim benefits, and for them to be ineligible for tax credits. [4] In 2015 he suggested that tax avoidance was caused by "punitive tax rates", and wanted "fairer" taxes as a way to prevent it. [5]
Following Farage's resignation his party chairman, Richard Tice, became leader. [5] [6] Tice remained as leader until 3 June 2024 when he relinquished the position back to Farage who had announced his intention to stand as a candidate for MP in Clacton at the 2024 general election. [6] Tice would later become deputy leader in July 2024.
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Farage is a keen cricket fan and has appeared on Test Match Special. [284] He appeared in an advertisement for the bookmaker Paddy Power ahead of golf's 2014 Ryder Cup. [285] However, due to spinal injuries since his 2010 plane crash, he cannot play golf. [286] Farage is also an association football fan, and supports Crystal Palace FC. [287]