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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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Maitri108 · 24/02/2025 16:48

Farage has been saying for years that he admires Putin and he's very supportive of Trump.

I'm not saying that all Reform voters are far right but they're currently the party of the far right.

There's a lot of money being put into the far right agenda in Europe which is destabilising the West.

TheNuthatch · 24/02/2025 16:40

Gosh! And the timing! You're right, it should be a much bigger story than it is.
This, on top of recent events are about to properly test Farage's political skills. They may find themselves on the wrong side of history here.

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nearlylovemyusername · 24/02/2025 16:20

Yes, sure, only accused of. Like this would ever happen without evidences and he has a chance to be cleared.

And it's only like Reform has a few problem people, not the entire party is aligned with Putin, same as AfD.

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PandoraSox · 24/02/2025 16:18

Old fag breath is the only leader not to make a statement about the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine today.

Funny that, innit?

Bromptotoo · 24/02/2025 16:16

I guess we have to point out he's accused and unless/until found guilty he's still innocent.

Reform/Brexit party however had, for quite a long time, a problem where they seemed unable to filter out people who had no business trying to be in sensible politics. Though to be fair there was a period when the party seemed almost to have a USP of appealing to such people.

I think they're now striving to professionalise but I wouldn't be surprised to see a few more 'problem' people.

Wildflowers99 · 24/02/2025 16:13

Good grief.

Why worry about enemies abroad when we have so many at home at the moment? Including half the public and their self absorption in conspiracy theories/Truth Social.