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Reform - we knew it, right?

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nearlylovemyusername · 24/02/2025 16:11

Ex-leader of Reform in Wales accused of taking bribes for pro-Russia messages

" The former leader of Reform UK in Wales appeared in court on Monday accused of accepting bribes in exchange for making statements in the European parliament that would benefit Russia.
Nathan Gill is facing eight counts of bribery and one of conspiracy to commit bribery. The court heard he allegedly received money from former Ukrainian politician Oleg Voloshyn to make statements about events in the country that were supportive of Russia’s narrative, according to the Press Association.
His comments in the European parliament and in articles written for news outlets were “supportive of a particular narrative” that would “benefit Russia regarding events in Ukraine”, the court heard. His media appearances included 112 Ukraine, a pro-Russian channel that was banned by Ukraine in 2021."

I don't understand why it's not on front pages of all accessible news outlets, esp given developments in US.

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PandoraSox · 25/02/2025 20:05

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Are you going to provide a shred of evidence for this claim about Labour members/MPs? I am guessing not.

TooBigForMyBoots · 25/02/2025 19:33

I think a lot are being put off as they see what Putin is doing in the USA and don't want that here @Wildflowers99.😱

GlobeTrotter2000 · 25/02/2025 18:54

@Kendodd

Most people know what day it is and the date, but newspapers print it in the front page every day.

As for pesticides that are dangerous to pollinators, look on 21 Dec 2024 www.gov.uk. A complete ban is moving forward.

Bromptotoo · 25/02/2025 18:44

Kendodd · 25/02/2025 17:26

Doesn't matter how many undersea cables Russian submarines cut, or people they poison in Salisbury. Reform voters know the real danger to the UK is the EU wanting to ban agrochemicals that kill bees.

Give over....

Wildflowers99 · 25/02/2025 18:12

Well a lot of Reform voters have been put off by the fact a very cosy donor and future leader of NF’s is Muslim. Which is of course racist. But it goes to show Mr Farage’s bigotry/‘scruples’ go out the window when there is £££ involved

TooBigForMyBoots · 25/02/2025 17:38

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 25/02/2025 17:16

Realistically, what else have Reform supporters got to offer?

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I think many Reform voters have begun to reconsider their support in the last few days as Farage reveals himself.

Or should that be, hides himself away.😶‍🌫️

Kendodd · 25/02/2025 17:26

Doesn't matter how many undersea cables Russian submarines cut, or people they poison in Salisbury. Reform voters know the real danger to the UK is the EU wanting to ban agrochemicals that kill bees.

Kendodd · 25/02/2025 17:21

Everyone knows Farage/Reform are massive fans of Putin. Maybe that's why it's not bigger news, it's because it's not any sort of shock.

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 25/02/2025 17:16

Circularmadness · 25/02/2025 17:15

This thread is about Reform members being under Russian influence. I see your fictional straw man argument technique though.

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Realistically, what else have Reform supporters got to offer?

Circularmadness · 25/02/2025 17:15

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This thread is about Reform members being under Russian influence. I see your fictional straw man argument technique though.

Bromptotoo · 25/02/2025 17:10

PandoraSox · 25/02/2025 17:07

Ok. Can you or @Horriblevirusagain link to a source to confirm that over 50 Labour Members/MPs have been arrested for "child sexual assault/child rape on harddrive"?

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I probably quoted the wrong post.

No prospect that 50 MPs have been arrested.

OTOH members of the Labour party or, over many years even people elected to office like Councillors, might just stack up to 50.

PandoraSox · 25/02/2025 17:07

Bromptotoo · 25/02/2025 17:05

Conflation alert.

Members (of the Labour Party) are one thing.

Labour MPs are a much smaller cohort.

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Ok. Can you or @Horriblevirusagain link to a source to confirm that over 50 Labour Members/MPs have been arrested for "child sexual assault/child rape on harddrive"?

BIWI · 25/02/2025 17:07

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Ha ha ha ha!

Oh - sorry - you weren't joking?

Stupid post.

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 25/02/2025 17:06

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Evidence please.

Bromptotoo · 25/02/2025 17:05

PandoraSox · 25/02/2025 17:03

There has been over 50 Labour members/MPs arrested for child sexual assault/child rape on harddrive

No there hasn't. That is a complete and utter lie!)

In 2023 there were reports that three Tory cabinet ministers were among 56 MPs – including two shadow cabinet ministers – who had been reported to the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS), according to the Sunday Times.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/apr/23/three-cabinet-ministers-reportedly-facing-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct

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Conflation alert.

Members (of the Labour Party) are one thing.

Labour MPs are a much smaller cohort.

PandoraSox · 25/02/2025 17:03

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There has been over 50 Labour members/MPs arrested for child sexual assault/child rape on harddrive

No there hasn't. That is a complete and utter lie!)

In 2023 there were reports that three Tory cabinet ministers were among 56 MPs – including two shadow cabinet ministers – who had been reported to the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS), according to the Sunday Times.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/apr/23/three-cabinet-ministers-reportedly-facing-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct

Horriblevirusagain · 25/02/2025 16:52

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PandoraSox · 25/02/2025 16:51

GlobeTrotter2000 · 25/02/2025 15:51

If you trust polls, Reform is at the top of the list.

Long way to go to 2029. In the meantime, it will be interesting to see how Reform do in Runcorn.

TooBigForMyBoots · 25/02/2025 16:44

Farage is a long time Putin puppet as anyone who watches KGB News can attest. Before that he did numerous appearances on Russia Today.

I agree with @Circularmadness, he is a traitor. A modern day Lord Haw-Haw.🤬 This news does not surprise me in the slightest.

Circularmadness · 25/02/2025 16:36

Given that they don’t turn up for much Why did Farage turn up in the EU parliament to do this? Reform members are traitors to the Uk.

Reform - we knew it, right?
GlobeTrotter2000 · 25/02/2025 15:51

If you trust polls, Reform is at the top of the list.

Circularmadness · 24/02/2025 19:21

Have you seen the Led By Donkeys film on Nigel Farage.

TheNuthatch · 24/02/2025 18:06

EmmaMaria · 24/02/2025 17:07

I don't understand why it's not on front pages of all accessible news outlets, esp given developments in US.

It is on the front page of all the ones I read. Maybe you read the wrong ones?

I just checked the Sky news app and this story was the 10th item down from the top. Op is correct, but there is obviously an awful lot going on in the world today.

EmmaMaria · 24/02/2025 17:07

I don't understand why it's not on front pages of all accessible news outlets, esp given developments in US.

It is on the front page of all the ones I read. Maybe you read the wrong ones?

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 24/02/2025 16:52

Thank you for highlighting this story, OP.

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