Turmoil in the populist party founded by comedian Beppe Grillo could herald a crucial progressive realignmentPolitical scientists have long argued that a defining characteristic of populism is the distinction between a “pure people” and a “corrupt elit…
Ex-Ukip councillor Colette Fairbanks loses claim that she was bullied in charity job because of political stanceSupporting Brexit is not a belief that is protected from workplace discrimination, an employment tribunal has ruled, as a former Ukip counci…
Reform UK leader made his reputation in 2010 speech calling former Belgian PM Herman Van Rompuy a ‘damp rag’It was the speech that made Nigel Farage’s reputation: inflammatory, insulting and riddled with distortions. Speaking on the floor of the Europe…
Far-right party trying to capitalise on third-place byelection finishes and is vetting prospective MPs’ social media outputReform UK will seek to capitalise on its momentum in the polls and third-place finishes in two recent byelections by launching ne…
The rightwing populist party and successor to Ukip has Conservative voters in its sights. Ben Quinn reportsIt is structured like a company, with Nigel Farage as the dominant shareholder. Yet he is not its head. It is a rightwing party whose leader is o…
Untenable political positions and unsavoury historical associations make Farage a problem for I’m a Celebrity… over to you, Ant and DecIn 2011, Nigel Farage co-chaired the Europe of Freedom and Democracy grouping with Italy’s Francesco Speroni, who des…
