‘Let’s make Britain great again’ Farrage Stuns UK Politics Announces Return For Election

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Nigel Farage Announces Candidacy and Leadership of Reform UK

Nigel Farage has confirmed his candidacy for MP in Clacton and his return as leader of Reform UK. After initially stating he wouldn't stand, Farage made an "emergency general election announcement" this morning. Richard Tice, the former leader of Reform UK, invited Farage to take over the leadership, citing his capacity to lead from the front.

BREAKING

I am the new Leader of @ReformParty_UK and will be standing in Clacton at this election. pic.twitter.com/sqpcCXREHL

— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) June 3, 2024

 

Farage expressed that millions would feel let down if he didn't step up, emphasizing his belief that Reform UK will secure seats and potentially surpass the Conservative Party in votes. In a video message, Farage declared his intent to "make Britain great again," signaling his political comeback with a strong message to voters.

 

Reaction from Conservatives
The announcement has sparked significant reaction among Conservatives. Former MPs and Cabinet ministers have voiced their frustration over the party's handling of the threat from the right. One former minister criticized the party's "incompetence," while another expressed regret over not forming an alliance with Reform UK to counter Labour. Nadine Dorries, a former Cabinet minister and ally of Boris Johnson, suggested that if Johnson were still leader, Farage wouldn't have felt the need to run. She criticized those who removed Johnson, suggesting their actions might lead to the Conservative Party's decline.

 

A Conservative spokesperson accused Farage of aiding Labour leader Keir Starmer by dividing the right-wing vote, potentially enabling Labour to pursue policies contrary to Farage's lifelong anti-EU stance. They argued that only the Conservatives under Rishi Sunak could offer a secure future for the UK.

 

Implications for Major Parties
The announcement has significant implications for both major parties, but particularly the Conservatives. A former Tory Cabinet minister described Farage's move as "bad news for both major parties, but sadly worse news for the Conservatives," acknowledging Farage's influence and ability to attract votes. Farage noted there had been no approach from the Tories for a potential electoral pact, asserting that Reform UK aims to become the primary opposition voice in Parliament. He affirmed Richard Tice's support for his decision, stating Tice is "delighted" with the leadership change.

 

Farage's Vision and Goals
Farage believes Reform UK could secure more votes than the Conservatives, aiming for millions more votes than UKIP achieved in 2015. He is focused on addressing public dissatisfaction with current governance, emphasizing a need for boldness to reverse national decline. Farage intends to lead a "political revolt" against the status quo, targeting inefficiencies in public services and broader systemic issues.

 

Campaign Plans
Farage will officially launch his candidacy in Clacton tomorrow, marking the start of his campaign. He plans to lead Reform UK not only through the upcoming election but for the next five years, aiming to garner substantial support and effect significant political change. Farage's strategy includes appealing to disaffected voters who might currently lean towards Labour out of disgust with the status quo, encouraging them to support a movement they believe in.

 

 

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-06-04

 

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[scubascuba3]

Great news for Reform voters, good chance for Nigel with Conservatives and Labour being unpopular

[Chomper Higgot]

Great News for Labour and anyone who wants to get rid of the Tories.

 

 

[Expat68]

If anyone thinks there is a difference between Conservative and (New) Labour you are living in cuckoo land. The UK people have actually got a choice now

[NanLaew]

Oh, look mummy! The seven time failure to be an MP Mr Flippy-Floppy had finally twigged that Trump's a lost cause and, with the US talk show circuit cancellations beginning to pile up, has come home to have another stab at trying to be politically relevant.

 

Well done that man!

 

...for trying I mean.

[shdmn]

He even looks douchy.

Edited June 3 by shdmn

[stevenl]

"He plans to lead Reform UK not only through the upcoming election but for the next five years"

But probably won't last 5 years.

[rocketboy2]

Great news.

Go there Mr Farrage. 

[Chomper Higgot]

12 minutes ago, stevenl said:

"He plans to lead Reform UK not only through the upcoming election but for the next five years"

But probably won't last 5 years.

He promised to leave the UK if BREXIT was a failure, then declared it was a failure and of course did not leave.

 

He’s a carnival barker. 

 

Edited June 3 by Chomper Higgot

[Danderman123]

So what are the odds for Farage in Clayton?

[mrfill]

4 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

So what are the odds for Farage in Clayton?

4/7 currently.

All the resources of the company (ReformUK) will be used to attempt to get him the win in Clacton. It is a very depressing, tired town full of moaning old right wingers - ideal hunting ground for his poisonous views.

At the last election the tory got 72.3% so Niggle could win with 37% of the vote.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clacton_(UK_Parliament_constituency)

[Snackbar]

Britain for British people. 

[stevenl]

18 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

So what are the odds for Farage in Clayton?

From https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gg66pm8ylo.

"The constituency was previously held by UKIP after former Tory MP Douglas Carswell defected to the party and triggered a by-election, which he won.

More than 70% of voters in the constituency backed Brexit in the 2016 referendum – the fifth highest figure in the UK.

In 2017 Conservative Giles Watling unseated UKIP, gaining the seat with a majority of more than 15,000.

By 2019, with no UKIP or Brexit Party candidate standing, Mr Watling’s majority grew to 24,702. He is defending the seat again in July for the Tories."

 

I would say he has an excellent chance.

[Chomper Higgot]

4 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

So what are the odds for Farage in Clayton?

It’s normally a strongly Tory seat

Farage will have to take a lot of votes off the Tory candidate, who polling suggests will loose votes anyway, while also beating the Labour candidate, who polling suggests will gain seats.

 

He’s as likely to hand the win to Labour as he is to win himself.

 

 

 

https://members.parliament.uk/constituency/3418/election/397

[bradiston]

So he's returned from France, to where he moved post Brexit, with his EU passport. What a scxmbag.

[RuamRudy]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

Farage expressed that millions would feel let down if he didn't step up,

 

His grasp of numbers has always been a bit shaky.

 

But I am willing to bet that no matter how many racists and fools are celebrating his return to politics, the number who wish he would disappear fully from public life will be many times more.

 

Edited June 3 by RuamRudy

[Chomper Higgot]

16 minutes ago, stevenl said:

From https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gg66pm8ylo.

"The constituency was previously held by UKIP after former Tory MP Douglas Carswell defected to the party and triggered a by-election, which he won.

More than 70% of voters in the constituency backed Brexit in the 2016 referendum – the fifth highest figure in the UK.

In 2017 Conservative Giles Watling unseated UKIP, gaining the seat with a majority of more than 15,000.

By 2019, with no UKIP or Brexit Party candidate standing, Mr Watling’s majority grew to 24,702. He is defending the seat again in July for the Tories."

 

I would say he has an excellent chance.

The 2010 result is probably closer to voter participation. Then and now there is no BREXIT consideration.

 

https://members.parliament.uk/constituency/3418/election/19

[mrfill]

23 minutes ago, Snackbar said:

Britain for British people. 

You want all the ex-pats to have to return? Without any foreign wives or children, of course....

[Danderman123]

52 minutes ago, mrfill said:

You want all the ex-pats to have to return? Without any foreign wives or children, of course....

Please don't tell me that there are Brits living in Thailand with Thai wives and Thai children who are concerned about immigration into Britain?

[Smokey and the Bandit]

1 hour ago, Snackbar said:

Britain for British people. 

It's certainly a nice thought...

[JonnyF]

Looks like the left are panicking. 😃

 

Given what he did with his election to the EU Parliament with the Bexit Party, I'm not surprised.

 

I suspect a lot of people disillusioned with Labour/Conservatives who may not have voted will now make the journey to the polling station, even if it is a protest vote. 

 

This certainly makes the election more interesting, it would have been a snooze fest with Starmer and Sunak 'battling' it out. Imagine what could happen in the event of a hung parliament. A Tory/Reform coalition?

[RuamRudy]

4 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Looks like the left are panicking. 😃

 

Given what he did with his election to the EU Parliament with the Bexit Party, I'm not surprised.

 

I suspect a lot of people disillusioned with Labour/Conservatives who may not have voted will now make the journey to the polling station, even if it is a protest vote. 

 

This certainly makes the election more interesting, it would have been a snooze fest with Starmer and Sunak 'battling' it out. Imagine what could happen in the event of a hung parliament. A Tory/Reform coalition?

 

With multiple polls showing the majority of UK voters in agreement that Brexit was a stupid idea to start with, and that it's 'implementation' has been a total failure for the UK, I am not sure that Farage's particular brand of snake oil is going to be so well received this time around.

[JonnyF]

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Great News for Labour and anyone who wants to get rid of the Tories.

 

 

 

A lazy analysis.

 

People who were fed up with the Tories might have held their nose and voted Labour. Now, many will vote Reform instead. 

 

It could also force the Tories back to the right of centre, gaining them more votes from traditional Conservative voters. 

 

Farage got Brexit over the line and even got elected to the EU Parliament with a brand new party. He should not be underestimated. Expect lots of childish insults from the left (as this thread demonstrates). 

[Chomper Higgot]

11 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Looks like the left are panicking. 😃

 

Given what he did with his election to the EU Parliament with the Bexit Party, I'm not surprised.

 

I suspect a lot of people disillusioned with Labour/Conservatives who may not have voted will now make the journey to the polling station, even if it is a protest vote. 

 

This certainly makes the election more interesting, it would have been a snooze fest with Starmer and Sunak 'battling' it out. Imagine what could happen in the event of a hung parliament. A Tory/Reform coalition?

 
How you determine ‘the left is panicking’ is a complete mystery.

 

LibDens becoming the opposition is a more likely outcome.

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/0/uk-general-election-poll-tracker-conservative-labour/

[Thingamabob]

Not sure how voters in Clacton will react to this. The danger for Farage is that they will see him as a chancer who changed his mind as a result of events in the USA. 

 

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

4 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

A lazy analysis.

 

People who were fed up with the Tories might have held their nose and voted Labour. Now, many will vote Reform instead. 

 

It could also force the Tories back to the right of centre, gaining them more votes from traditional Conservative voters. 

 

Farage got Brexit over the line and even got elected to the EU Parliament with a brand new party. He should not be underestimated. Expect lots of childish insults from the left (as this thread demonstrates). 

Hope springs eternal Jonny.

 

[JonnyF]

6 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

 

With multiple polls showing the majority of UK voters in agreement that Brexit was a stupid idea to start with, and that it's 'implementation' has been a total failure for the UK, I am not sure that Farage's particular brand of snake oil is going to be so well received this time around.

 

If by failure, you mean outperforming France and Germany.

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/01/26/even-lacklustre-britain-outperforming-failing-europe/

 

The EU is failing. We got out at the right time. History will be very kind to Brexit. 

 

The Scots should be thanking Westminster. 

 

 

 

[JonnyF]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

Hope springs eternal Jonny.

 

 

A lazy reply. 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

 

A lazy reply. 

Maybe something from the unquestionably rightwing Daily Express would be more to your liking:

 

https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1906878/tory-seats-general-election-reform-uk-damage

[josephbloggs]

2 hours ago, mrfill said:

4/7 currently.

All the resources of the company (ReformUK) will be used to attempt to get him the win in Clacton. It is a very depressing, tired town full of moaning old right wingers - ideal hunting ground for his poisonous views.

 

Sounds like this forum.