A public feud between Reform Party leader Nigel Farage and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has escalated, with Farage demanding an apology for allegations that he misrepresented his party’s membership size. The controversy has spilled into the media, particularly GB News, where Farage hosts a prime-time show.  

 

The row began on Boxing Day when Farage claimed that the Reform Party now boasts more members than the Conservatives. Badenoch reportedly dismissed this as "fakery," sparking a heated exchange. Farage responded by calling the accusation “disgraceful” and insisting that Badenoch either apologize or face consequences.  

 

Farage took to social media, tweeting: “Kemi talks about competition being a good thing but now we see that she wants me taken off air. Maybe her first priority should be to go on GB News today and apologize for calling me dishonest. Her two days of silence are deafening.”  

 

The feud intensified with reports that Badenoch urged GB News executives to limit Farage’s airtime, allegedly accusing the channel of “favoring” him and giving undue exposure to her critics. Sources close to Badenoch dismissed these claims as “nonsense,” but Farage continued to press the issue, describing her actions as part of a "crazy conspiracy theory."  

 

According to *The Mail on Sunday*, GB News CEO Angelos Frangopoulos was summoned to meet with Badenoch before Christmas. During this meeting, Badenoch reportedly expressed concerns over the regulatory implications of allowing politicians like Farage, Lee Anderson, and Andrea Jenkyns to host programs on the channel. However, sources close to Badenoch framed the discussion differently, stating that she was seeking to ensure media projects adhere to “the highest standards of propriety.”  

 

An ally of Badenoch commented, “Kemi had a good meeting with GB News, which was mostly about her doing more with the channel. She did ask about the status of programs fronted by politicians and where GB News stood with the regulator. The meeting was very friendly.”  

 

Farage, however, has characterized the situation as an attack on his credibility and a bid to silence him. He also alleged that whistleblowers informed him that ballots were sent to former Conservative members during their leadership election, further fueling his accusations of impropriety within the Tory party.  

 

The debate has even extended to social media, where a fact-checking alert on one of Badenoch’s tweets labeled her claims about Farage as false. The community note added, “This claim is false. It’s not a ‘fake ticker.’”  

 

Farage continues to demand a public apology, stating, “The accusations of fraud and dishonesty made against me are disgraceful.” As the dispute plays out, it highlights tensions between traditional media, political figures, and emerging platforms like GB News, which increasingly serve as battlegrounds for public opinion.

 

Based on a report by Daily Mail 2024-12-31

 

 

 

They really do deserve each other.

This is a mutually intentional non dispute. Free publicity for both of them.

2 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

This is a mutually intentional non dispute. Free publicity for both of them.

 

 

And takes some of the focus away from Labour's current woes.....big mistake politically.

18 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

And takes some of the focus away from Labour's current woes.....big mistake politically.

 

Valid point, but the contrarian in me, says that the Labor government is such a sh*t show, nothing can take away from the farce that it is. 

4 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

Valid point, but the contrarian in me, says that the Labor government is such a sh*t show, nothing can take away from the farce that it is. 

 

 

Maybe......"Things can only get better".....🎶

I like Kemi, but she is just about as naive as the Labour front bench, she will never be PM

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

And takes some of the focus away from Labour's current woes.....big mistake politically.

 

Wishful thinking.

 

Starmer's evil lying nature cannot be hidden so easily. 

IMHO what Nigel Farage ought to have done is said to Kemi Badenoch that she can believe what she says, I can believe what I say, but it is what the UK people think and say, that really matters.

 

Most pensioners are old and there are lots of them available to vote.

 

They also have long memories, which is something that politicians tend to forget and ignore, until it is time for elections.

 

Pensioners have lived under Labour governments before. Some forgive and forget, some simply forget, but many have long memories and neither forgive or forget.

22 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Wishful thinking.

 

Starmer's evil lying nature cannot be hidden so easily. 

 

He doesn't really have to worry too much about that......not for 3 or 4 years......as long as 'Things really do get better'

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

And takes some of the focus away from Labour's current woes.....big mistake politically.

 

   People can focus on more that just one thing 

1 hour ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   People can focus on more that just one thing 

 

'some of the focus'....I far from convinced your first language is English.

12 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

'some of the focus'....I far from convinced your first language is English.

 

  Why is it significant if people can focus on numerous things ?

Does it matter .

You did seem to be suggesting that people would forget about Labours woes because if this story .

   (BTW  Stop the abuse/insults  , I have asked you before to cease with the insults , it just leads to bicking and deletions , so, don't start  )  

2 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

  Why is it significant if people can focus on numerous things ?

Does it matter .

You did seem to be suggesting that people would forget about Labours woes because if this story .

   (BTW  Stop the abuse/insults  , I have asked you before to cease with the insults , it just leads to bicking and deletions , so, don't start  )  

 

Put your finger on each word, one at a time......SOME OF THE FOCUS

 

Interesting you say I'm trolling when others on here are complaining about you all the time.

3 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

Put your finger on each word, one at a time......SOME OF THE FOCUS

 

Interesting you say I'm trolling when others on here are complaining about you all the time.

 

   Eh, I didn't say that you were trolling and also , others on here are not always complaining about me for trolling  . 

   That's both just in your imagination 

People are quite able to keep their focus on more that one subject at a time .

   Actually, some of you guys only seem to be able to focus on Donald Trump and nothing else .,  

   So, now I understand where you are coming from 

6 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

He doesn't really have to worry too much about that......not for 3 or 4 years......as long as 'Things really do get better'

He won't last 4 years. Labour will but he will be gone before the next election. 

 

It will be a repeat of Bidens term. Fail fail fail - replace with an equally inept fool then lose to a right wing candidate. 

 

It's just a question of how much damage he can do to the country and people he despises in the meantime. 

17 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Interesting you say I'm trolling when others on here are complaining about you all the time.

MAGA 101, the guy at the top does this daily.  Blame the adversary for your own dirty deeds, in a very loud, emphatic way.  Hey, it works for the boss.