Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has declared his intention to "make Britain great again," echoing the slogan of his friend and former US President Donald Trump. During an impassioned speech at Reform's party conference in Leicester, Farage called for a complete cultural transformation in the country.
"We've got to make Britain great again, haven't we," Farage proclaimed. "We're going to make Britain great again, and we can only achieve that by controlling our borders, reasserting our confidence in ourselves, our history, our identity, our tolerance, and what we are and always have been as a nation."
Farage emphasized the need to reduce the cost of living for ordinary citizens and revitalize the economy. He criticized the prevailing culture of state dependence and advocated for personal responsibility. "Get rid of this culture that it's alright to live off the state, it's alright to go on the sick, when actually we simply can't afford to go on like this," he asserted.
Farage pledged to provide honest and direct leadership, rooted in his unwavering belief in the country and its people. "I absolutely believe in this country. I believe in its people. I feel we've been appallingly led for the last 20-25 years, and this can be turned around," he declared.
The speech also addressed the ongoing dispute between Farage and Kemi Badenoch, MP for North West Essex, over Reform's membership numbers. Farage announced his intention to target Badenoch's constituency in the next general election, accusing her of dishonesty and refusing to apologize for her claims that Reform had inflated its membership figures.
"On the 31st of this month, we've booked a big venue and I'm going to invite all our members and supporters in North West Essex to come along to meet me, to have a photograph," Farage announced. "And we already have 800 supporters in her constituency ... We'll do a big joint photograph and I'll tell her, 'Kemi, not only are these not fake members, but we're now going to make this a target constituency for the next general election.'
6 Comments
BuggaBoom
Farage offers nothing but empty slogans and divisive rhetoric. We need leaders who can unite the country, not divide it further.
Eugene Alta
His vision of a "great" Britain is exclusionary and narrow-minded. It has no place in a diverse and multicultural society.
BuggaBoom
Farage's constant attacks on immigrants and minorities do nothing to make Britain great. They only contribute to a climate of fear and intolerance.
Loubianka
His association with Donald Trump raises serious questions about his judgment and values. We need leaders who stand against hate and division, not those who embrace it.
Martin L King
His constant focus on membership numbers and internal party squabbles is a distraction from the real issues facing the country.
Leonardo
Farage's rhetoric is full of contradictions. He claims to believe in personal responsibility, yet he wants to reduce the role of the state in supporting its citizens.