Nigel Farage’s far-right views and actions

Farage’s ongoing relationship with far-right figures and groups, both within UKIP and the Brexit Party, is a core aspect of his political persona. While he repeatedly disavowed far-right affiliations, evidence of these connections has remained strong throughout his career.

Farage’s Racism and Xenophobia

Nigel Farage, a prominent British politician, has faced consistent criticism for his racist, xenophobic, and inflammatory remarks over the years.

He has expressed admiration for Enoch Powell, known for his controversial “Rivers of Blood” speech, and has defended Powell’s views, claiming they remain “good and true.”
Farage has made multiple derogatory comments about immigrants, particularly targeting Romanians and other ethnic minorities, and suggested that parts of Britain have become “unrecognizable” due to immigration.
In 2014 he said “Any normal and fair-minded person would have a perfect right to be concerned if a group of Romanian people suddenly moved in next door.”
During the 2015 general election, Farage suggested Muslims in Britain “lack British values” and described them as wanting to form “a fifth column and kill us”.
His rhetoric has often veered into racism, including defending racial slurs used by others and dismissing concerns about their harm.
Farage has also propagated antisemitic conspiracy theories, particularly concerning Jewish philanthropists like George Soros, whom he has labeled as a “danger” to Western society.
His comments about Muslims and migrants have been similarly divisive, especially following terrorist attacks in Europe, where he linked immigration to increased terrorism.
During the Brexit campaign, Farage produced the controversial “Breaking Point” poster, widely compared to Nazi propaganda, further fueling xenophobic sentiments.
In 2020, in response to Black Lives Matter protests in London, Farage said, “A new form of the Taliban was born in the UK today. Unless we get moral leadership quickly our cities won’t be worth living in.”
Despite widespread backlash, Farage has refused to apologize for his statements, instead portraying himself as a defender of “British values” against political correctness. His rhetoric has reinforced far-right ideologies, contributing to the polarization of British politics and the normalization of extremist views.

Farage’s role in the Riots

After the tragic murder of three children in Southport on 29 July 2023, Nigel Farage posted a controversial video suggesting the public wasn’t being told the full truth about the suspect’s identity. His comments fuelled misinformation and Farage’s failure to retract or clarify his statement further stoked division. His questioning of whether the suspect was on a MI5 watchlist implied a potential connection to terrorism, which was a “dog whistle”to his followers, suggesting the attacker may have been a Muslim.

Nigel Farage has made a series of controversial and sexist remarks throughout his political career. These views collectively demonstrate Farage’s consistent tendency to perpetuate outdated, sexist attitudes, undermining women’s equality and limiting their opportunities in both the workplace and society.

He defended Donald Trump’s “grab them by the pussy” comment, calling it “locker room banter” and downplaying its seriousness.
He also suggested that breastfeeding mothers should “sit in the corner” to avoid being “openly ostentatious,” reflecting a dismissive attitude toward women’s natural roles as mothers.
Farage further stated that women in banking who take maternity leave are “worth far less” to employers because they supposedly lose clients, demonstrating a lack of respect for working mothers and gender equality in the workplace.
Under his leadership, UKIP proposed abolishing statutory maternity pay (SMP), replacing it with a low parental allowance that would have financially disadvantaged parents, especially women.
Farage also expressed disbelief at the idea of women in combat roles or women’s football, claiming men and women are inherently different in such environments, which reinforced harmful gender stereotypes.

(Not) A Man of the People

Farage has capitalized on his political career and media presence, accumulating wealth and maintaining a lifestyle far removed from the working-class concerns he professes to represent. His rhetoric of anti-establishment and anti-elite sentiment is undermined by his personal wealth, career choices, and financial dealings.

Nigel Farage comes from a wealthy background, having attended the elite Dulwich College and being the son of a stockbroker.
Despite his populist rhetoric, Farage is a millionaire who has benefited from connections and privilege throughout his career. He worked as a metals trader, a position secured through a golf course meeting.
He later became one of the highest-earning Members of the European Parliament (MEP), earning between £524,000 and £700,000 from media work between 2014 and 2018.
His wealth has been further scrutinized due to controversies such as setting up an offshore trust fund in the Isle of Man and refusing to release his tax returns following the Panama Papers scandal.
Farage’s claims of being “skint” in 2017 contradicted reports estimating his net worth at £2.4m. Additionally, he earned over £1.2 million a year on top of his MEP salary, including lucrative media contracts like a £81,607 payment from GB News for just 32 hours of work.
This accumulation of wealth, combined with his opposition to the political elite, paints a picture of hypocrisy, as he profits from the very system he criticizes. His financial dealings and lifestyle stand in stark contrast to the working-class image he projects.

Conspiracy Theories

Nigel Farage has long espoused conspiracy theories, aligning himself with far-right views and climate change skepticism. He has appeared on convicted conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ InfoWars multiple times, promoting ideas about a globalist agenda and a “new world order” led by the European Union. Farage has also expressed skepticism about global warming, suggesting that governments use it to push for global governance. He has referenced the Bilderberg Group and criticized efforts like the Copenhagen climate summit as part of a broader political class trying to undermine national sovereignty. His stance is consistently anti-globalist and often dismissive of mainstream scientific consensus.

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