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If you support Farage, would you be able to explain why please.

369 replies

lightseeker · 10/07/2026 19:48

I know there have probably been other threads asking this, but really .... why?

Why would you say he is a "man of the people?"'(Public school educated stockbroker / multi millionaire)

Genuinely, what appeals about him?

If you voted Brexit, have you forgotten that he resigned from public office that day after his Leave campaign won?

It's an anonymous forum, so please be honest.

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5128gap · 10/07/2026 22:30

PrettyLittleRose · 10/07/2026 21:44

And THIS is the kind of thing I am talking about. Snide, thinly-veiled attacks and mocking, and piss-taking. And that's before any Farage fans have said anything.

And you wonder why people who support Reform/Farage don't want to come onto threads like this and speak up? 🙄

(As I said, I am NOT a fan of Reform/Farage myself!)

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I'm not bring snide or thinly veiling everything. What you read is exactly what I intend to say.
Reform supporters are often on these boards and post aggressively against those with other views. Their favourite thing being liberal use of the laugh emoji to sneer at other posters.
Yet when there's a whole thread offered to them to share what's good about the party they support...tumbleweed.
And this is supposedly because they've turned from the confident assertive posters who are all over the chance to laugh at 'lefties', to too intimidated to post?
And I'm not attacking Farage supporters. As you say they havent come to the thread, have they?My comments are aimed at the I'm not a Farage supporter me, certainly not, god forbid..people who want us to believe the real Reform voters are too scared to post.

EasternStandard · 10/07/2026 22:29

NotMajorTom · 10/07/2026 20:43

Because the thread isn’t a genuine attempt to find out why, it’s so people can ask supporters of farage why they are so stupid and tell them why they are wrong.

im not one by the way, but I can see why anyone who is would see the bloody obvious bear trap

These threads are quite frequent and most probably avoid posting as it’s a bear trap to be insulted as you say.

Qb2654 · 10/07/2026 22:29

I dont support farage but I do fully resonate with the frustration and disillusion with both tories and labour. I feel very very politically homeless

Housebashing · 10/07/2026 22:26

yellowspanner · 10/07/2026 22:12

I vote Reform because Nigel Farage has policies that I like. Yes it's immigration but also lower taxes, cutting benefits, much smaller civil service. More support for the private sector where all the money that this country relies on is created.
And I'm not some thicky. I've a senior role and a master'sdegree

That’s actually terrifying if it’s true

JacknDiane · 10/07/2026 22:22

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 10/07/2026 21:51

Where did I say they weren't trying. I said that they WERE trying because of the threat of Reform.

So they are only trying because of reform?

Who told you that?

Keepingthingsinteresting · 10/07/2026 22:14

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yellowspanner · 10/07/2026 22:13

And he knows the difference between men and women

yellowspanner · 10/07/2026 22:12

I vote Reform because Nigel Farage has policies that I like. Yes it's immigration but also lower taxes, cutting benefits, much smaller civil service. More support for the private sector where all the money that this country relies on is created.
And I'm not some thicky. I've a senior role and a master'sdegree

Sunshinesuzsie · 10/07/2026 22:09

Izzyink · 10/07/2026 22:08

Picking on peoples spelling errors means you have lost the argument.

😆

Izzyink · 10/07/2026 22:08

Sunshinesuzsie · 10/07/2026 22:06

@MeetMeOnTheCorner he’s not the brightest.

Neither are you if you cant spell "Gardner" !

Picking on peoples spelling errors means you have lost the argument.

Sunshinesuzsie · 10/07/2026 22:06

@MeetMeOnTheCorner he’s not the brightest.

Neither are you if you cant spell "Gardner" !

Shedmistress · 10/07/2026 22:05

CatesandAle · 10/07/2026 21:35

Put it this way: anyone who votes for an actual political candidate, who if elected will have real power that will affect real people’s lives, just to ‘piss people off’, is not somebody who is making the best use of the intelligence they have.

Everyone who voted, voted for someone who has real political power to affect people's lives. What are you on about?

GreenVelvetTrousers · 10/07/2026 22:04

NeverLookInTheMirror · 10/07/2026 20:00

No it really isn’t.

Do people need reminding of 1930’s Germany?

Of what’s happening in the US?

There’s voting for an independent to not give the vote to someone else, it’s a protest and doesn’t hold any clout.

But when you vote for someone like Farage you run the risk that he could come to power, and then what? By then it’s too late for the other parties, and no party is going to change their strategies overnight.

It’s an absolutely stupid strategy, but nobody wants to admit that they actually like Farage and want Reform in power because then that shows them up for the kind of person they are.

The reality is that people vote for Farage because they like him.

And because they agree with the shite he spouts.

What’s happening in the US…that would be deporting illegal aliens and the introduction of policy of the United States to recognise two sexes, male and female.

Sounds good to me.

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 10/07/2026 22:02

My Gardner supports Reform. Not well
educated but a practical person. He wants Reform to disrupt the political landscape. It’s totally ludicrous to want instability but he’s not the brightest. I fear there are millions like him.

He’s not ever made much money but he’s not bothered to get qualifications either. We are a long way from the sea and no migrant accommodation here as far as I know, but he relies on his younger wife for money. She’s an immigrant. In many ways, his views are dangerous. Lenders don’t like disrupters. Mortgage costs will go up - his wife is applying for one as the higher earner. They are buying a house in a Reform hot spot. Andy Burnham won’t convince people like them. No chance because they don’t understand economics, the cost of borrowing and what affects it or that instability is bad for business and stops any idea if growth. Yet these idiots will make us all suffer!

Shedmistress · 10/07/2026 22:02

Izzyink · 10/07/2026 21:36

And maybe you need to stop telling other posters what they can post on MN.

I'm a bit fed up of the 'head girls' on MN thinking they rule the roost.

You told me I needed to read all your other posts. It isn't me telling people what they can and can't say.

I'm just suggesting the repeated insulting of people who have other opinions can backfire. Because someone on here called people stupid if they voted for him.

GreenVelvetTrousers · 10/07/2026 21:58

Why should I? How entitled of you to think you have the right to know why other people support people politically 🙄

Lifeispeach · 10/07/2026 21:57

Befause people are fed up. That’s why. fed up working like dogs to support benefits Britain. Also the middle went far too left and so the right are sounding a lot more appealing. Love or loathe him… he’s the only one brave enough to take the tough decisions to change things.

SaySomethingMan · 10/07/2026 21:56

Trump is president. Gos forbid but it’s not impossible for Reform to govern the UK.

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 10/07/2026 21:51

JacknDiane · 10/07/2026 21:49

God this is getting depressing.

Where are you getting your information from? What makes you think labour aren't trying to stop the boats?

Where did I say they weren't trying. I said that they WERE trying because of the threat of Reform.

InterestQ · 10/07/2026 21:51

I quite want to know too - sometimes I watch him on whatever he’s on - he’s not bad on GB News as an interviewer; he actually listens to his interviewees and lets them talk and finish their points, which is not something we see nearly enough of from others.

His politics are not my politics and I can’t think of any specific policies that Reform have that I want to adopt and while I won’t be voting Labour again for probably decades, I genuinely can’t see myself going as far to the right as Reform. Some things he says are utterly insane. But “the left” don’t really want to know why. But they should ask and listen to the answer because it would make the GE campaign easier if you can appeal to those voters next time instead of wagging your finger saying how superior you are.

The Tories get my next vote personally.

PrettyLittleRose · 10/07/2026 21:50

@Izzyink · Today 19:56

I doubt Reform voters are that bright. It's all about the 'boat' people to Reform voters.

And there's another one. 'Reform voters, are not that bright' aka - 'they're thick.'

So tedious and predictable. 😴

JacknDiane · 10/07/2026 21:49

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 10/07/2026 21:44

But who else are they going to vote for? No one else says the things they want to hear so they might as well vote for him.

Also if it wasn't for him then Labour wouldn't even try to stop the boats would they?

God this is getting depressing.

Where are you getting your information from? What makes you think labour aren't trying to stop the boats?

Gall10 · 10/07/2026 21:47

worldshottestmom · 10/07/2026 21:28

Anyone voting Reform should be disgusted with themselves, as they are voting for the legislation of stalking, harassment, drink spiking, and posting intimate images of women online without their consent.

Any woman, man, parents of girls or boys should hang their head in shame for supporting such a vile party. It's just communicating to their daughter, "it's perfectly okay if a man spikes your drink". It's saying to your son "you have every right to upskirt girls". It's saying that as a woman you don't care if this happens to you or other women. It's saying that as a man you think you should have a right to do those heinous things.

Regardless of any of their other policies, this should be reason enough to not even consider voting for them.

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Correct!

Izzyink · 10/07/2026 21:46

I do understand why some people feel they want change and someone in power to improve their lives. Farage is not that person though.

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 10/07/2026 21:46

Gall10 · 10/07/2026 21:45

This!!! And no one will convince me otherwise!

It is about the boat people, who is saying it isn't? They are hoping that by voting Reform that either they will get in or that the other parties will go more right wing.

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