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Thread 3 Burnham: Receso para reorganizarse

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BIossomtoes · 01/08/2026 12:50

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SerendipityJane · 02/08/2026 19:02

As long as there is a legal way for people to claim asylum in the UK, I have no problem with a crackdown on the small boat thing. I'd rather Farages profits suffered than human beings.

Badvocthebad · 02/08/2026 19:10

Pmk with a holiday heron

Thread 3 Burnham: Receso para reorganizarse
TemperanceWest · 02/08/2026 19:10

I can't see it on the HO site, but for non-X users:

Thread 3 Burnham: Receso para reorganizarse
PickAChew · 02/08/2026 19:27

placemats · 02/08/2026 18:55

X doesn't allow non users to see the link now.

However a link directly to the home office does.

I'm not on X and can see it.

dapsnotplimsolls · 02/08/2026 19:28

Farage has responded, sort of, but in a rather vague manner.

dapsnotplimsolls · 02/08/2026 19:31

His response:

The next election will be an existential fight to save the country we love, a mission I have now been fighting for over 30 years. After two national election victories in as many years, many people now recognise that it will be a binary choice between Reform UK and Labour. With the prospect of an early general election increasingly likely, it is natural that people from across the political spectrum are considering which side of that fight they intend to be on. Patriotic voters believe in many of the same things, but only one party truly has the possibility of delivering change. To deliver that change, I understand Reform UK will need the support of people from other parties, as well as millions who have never voted before. That is the broad coalition I am building. Over the last 18 months, I have demonstrated that our movement will always be open to anyone who shares our commitment to restoring Britain’s borders, rebuilding our economy, renewing our democracy and putting the British people first. My previous history in politics has also shown that I am always prepared to put country before party, as I did in 2019. But I will never turn my back on my team. There will always be a home in Reform UK for those who believe that 14 years of Conservative government, followed by the last 2 years of Labour, have failed the British people... and that our country now needs a fundamentally different direction. I will continue to do whatever is necessary to defeat the left and provide Britain with the strong, serious leadership it deserves. This is the last chance for our country, and we cannot afford to waste it.

Efacsen · 02/08/2026 19:38

dapsnotplimsolls · 02/08/2026 19:31

His response:

The next election will be an existential fight to save the country we love, a mission I have now been fighting for over 30 years. After two national election victories in as many years, many people now recognise that it will be a binary choice between Reform UK and Labour. With the prospect of an early general election increasingly likely, it is natural that people from across the political spectrum are considering which side of that fight they intend to be on. Patriotic voters believe in many of the same things, but only one party truly has the possibility of delivering change. To deliver that change, I understand Reform UK will need the support of people from other parties, as well as millions who have never voted before. That is the broad coalition I am building. Over the last 18 months, I have demonstrated that our movement will always be open to anyone who shares our commitment to restoring Britain’s borders, rebuilding our economy, renewing our democracy and putting the British people first. My previous history in politics has also shown that I am always prepared to put country before party, as I did in 2019. But I will never turn my back on my team. There will always be a home in Reform UK for those who believe that 14 years of Conservative government, followed by the last 2 years of Labour, have failed the British people... and that our country now needs a fundamentally different direction. I will continue to do whatever is necessary to defeat the left and provide Britain with the strong, serious leadership it deserves. This is the last chance for our country, and we cannot afford to waste it.

OMG you can see where some mumsnetters get their hyperbole from Smile

dapsnotplimsolls · 02/08/2026 19:40

He's being rather optimistic about an 'early general election'. I'm also intrigued by the 'two national election victories'??

BIossomtoes · 02/08/2026 19:46

Strong serious leadership! 😂😂😂😂😂

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dapsnotplimsolls · 02/08/2026 19:47

I've just realised it reads like a letter of application for a job 😂

placemats · 02/08/2026 20:02

"The next election will be an existential fight to save the country we love"

Oh. He used a big word that even he doesn't understand.

Diarrhea Bugger Off GIF
placemats · 02/08/2026 20:03

PickAChew · 02/08/2026 19:27

I'm not on X and can see it.

Well I can't and I'm not on X. Any chance you could screenshot it?

placemats · 02/08/2026 20:15

Two questions should be asked for Farage in his next presser. Should he ever hold one.

Could you explain the offside rule?

Do you know Fiona Cottrell?

Efacsen · 02/08/2026 20:18

placemats · 02/08/2026 20:03

Well I can't and I'm not on X. Any chance you could screenshot it?

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@TemperanceWest has copied it at the top of this page for you

placemats · 02/08/2026 20:23

TemperanceWest · 02/08/2026 19:10

I can't see it on the HO site, but for non-X users:

Can't see it on the homepage though. There's usually a direct link.

cardibach · 02/08/2026 20:28

Farage is deluded. That statement is ridiculous.

TemperanceWest · 02/08/2026 20:29

a mission I have now been fighting for over 30 years

🙄If we believe Farage's own rhetoric, he has failed.

LizzieW1969 · 02/08/2026 20:30

PickAChew · 02/08/2026 13:35

Yep, Farage is corrupt, greedy and power hungry but Lowe is nasty in a whole different way.

This sums it up very well, both of them are thoroughly nasty individuals.

LizzieW1969 · 02/08/2026 20:35

BIossomtoes · 02/08/2026 16:18

Where did you see that? Farage falls out with everyone so I doubt it will last long, he’s fallen out with Lowe before.

^ I agree with this too.

BIWI · 02/08/2026 20:44

I doubt very much that Farage would want to team up with Lowe - he's been working very hard to distance Reform from the far right extremism/racism.

itsgettingweird · 02/08/2026 20:46

BIWI · 02/08/2026 20:44

I doubt very much that Farage would want to team up with Lowe - he's been working very hard to distance Reform from the far right extremism/racism.

Shame his followers didn’t get that memo!

BIWI · 02/08/2026 20:47

True!

placemats · 02/08/2026 20:59

Farage is the kingpin when it comes to any political party he's been involved with.

Llttledrummergirl · 02/08/2026 21:15

There will always be a home in Reform UK for those who believe that 14 years of Conservative government, followed by the last 2 years of Labour, have failed the British people...

Half is party is made up of tories that were in cabinet during the tory years that screwed the country over.

Man is nearly as deluded as Trump.

BIossomtoes · 02/08/2026 21:16

placemats · 02/08/2026 20:59

Farage is the kingpin when it comes to any political party he's been involved with.

And a very expensive king pin he is too by the look of it.

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