Showing posts with label Nigel Farage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nigel Farage. Show all posts

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Farage Feasts on Grievances He Created with Brexit; Now Eyes Farming

Feb 10, 2024 | Farming protests in Dover and Wales are inviting the likes of Nigel Farage and other Brexit leaders. The truth is that Brexit made British farming woes A LOT worse. Nigel Farage should be shunned by anyone who wants to save British farming!!


Farage is a troublemaker and blowhard. A piece of you know what! He and his ilk have done more damage to this country than just about any people I can think of. The man appals me. Why the MSM give him so much of the oxygen of publicity is perplexing and incomprehensible.

I’d like to see the EU demand the money they paid him back. He pocketed hundreds of thousands of euros and did nothing for the money. From what I have read, he hardly ever turned up to any of the parliamentary debates in the European Parliament. The man is a disgrace! – © Mark Alexander

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Nigel Farage on Sunak’s New, Stupid, Insane Incremental Smoking Ban | #shorts

Here’s Nigel Farage’s take on it. Nigel Farage is a man with whom I rarely agree on anything, but he is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT on this ludicrous, incremental smoking ban. The ban is unworkable, unenforceable, unpoliceable, insane, and just plain stupid. That silly woman in New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, thought up this nonsense; thankfully, the new right-wing government in New Zealand has abandoned the idea. Alhamdulillah!. It should be remembered that Sunak is a puritanical freak. He doesn’t smoke, he doesn’t drink, he doesn’t eat meat, and he fasts for 36 hours each and every week! How representative is this man of the British electorate? I would wager that he is not representative of the British electorate at all! – © Mark Alexander

Monday, October 30, 2023

‘I Just Wonder, Are We Heading to Some Form of Religious War?’ | Nigel Farage's UK Protest Concerns

Oct 30, 2023 | 'I never thought I'd see these scenes in my country'. Nigel reacts to footage of protests from this weekend and the demonstration at the Cenotaph.

Monday, October 23, 2023

NatWest Staff Gloated They Had ‘Driven Nigel Farage Out of the Country’ after Debanking

THE TELEGRAPH: Former Ukip leader hits out after messages disclosed to him reveal abuse by workers who called him a 'crackpot' and an 'awful human being'

Niegal Farage has called for NatWest to reconsider the £11.3 million payout it is giving to Dame Alison Rose, the former chief executive | CREDIT: Getty

NatWest staff gloated about the closure of Nigel Farage’s bank accounts and suggested they had “single-handedly driven him out of the country”, The Telegraph can reveal.

Workers reacted to news that the former Ukip leader had been debanked by NatWest subsidiary Coutts by saying: “Hope that knocked him down a peg or 2.”

Internal messages handed over to Mr Farage by NatWest also show that staff suggested he had “dodgy Russian connections”, and was involved in fraud. Another described him as “sketchy”

Staff also referred to him as a “crackpot” and an “awful human being”, while one said: “The money I’d have paid to have been the agent ringing him to tell him [that he had been debanked].” » | Gordon Rayner, Associate Editor | Monday, October 23, 2023

Thursday, October 05, 2023

Nigel Farage : Sunak's New Smoking Ban Is Anti-freedom! | #shorts

Listen to Nigel Farage speaking common sense on the proposed smoking ban here.

I never thought I would ever agree with Nigel Farage on anything. But on this, I do. BIG TIME! He has got this absolutely right. This proposed law is bonkers. It is also illiberal and anti-Conservative.

So, these young people are going to be old enough to get married, have children and be fathers; and, if we go to war, these young people will be expected to lay down their lives for their country, but they won't be able to enjoy a cigarette. They can be killed in combat, but they can’t enjoy a fag. That is bloody mad!

This country is becoming a dictatorship; it is no longer a democracy. It is also no longer the country I was born and raised in. I am disgusted by Sunak and his stupid, autocratic, poncy ideas. And this particular idea is the stupidest of them all.

Margaret Thatcher, even though she was not a smoker, would never have introduced such half-baked legislation. And to repeat her famous words to Mr Sunak: No! No! No! As Mr Farage has said in this short clip: Mr Sunak, get out of people’s lives! – © Mark Alexander

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

FCA Finds No Evidence of Customers Being Debanked over Political Views

THE GUARDIAN: Watchdog launched inquiry after row over Coutts’s handling of Nigel Farage’s account

Coutts on the Strand in central London. The bank was embroiled in controversy after it said it was going to close Nigel Farage’s account. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Observer

The UK’s financial regulator has found no evidence showing banks have shut or denied accounts to customers based primarily on their political beliefs, according to a preliminary review launched in the wake of the Nigel Farage debanking row.

Despite growing concerns that customers have been quietly discriminated against because of their political views, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said initial findings showed the primary reason for accounts being closed, suspended or denied was either that the account was inactive, or that they had concerns that the customer was involved in financial crime.

“While no bank, building society or payment firm reported to us that they had closed accounts primarily due to someone’s political views, further work is needed for us to be sure,” said the FCA chief executive, Nikhil Rathi. » | Kalyeena Makortoff, Banking correspondent | Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Muslim Leaders Decry ‘Double Standard’ of Farage Bank Account Closure Furore

THE GUARDIAN: Longstanding issue for community given little attention compared with closure of ex-Ukip leader’s Coutts account, says mosque chair

The furore over the closure of Nigel Farage’s bank accounts with Coutts has led to the resignation of two chief executives and an intervention by Downing Street.

But, when nearly a decade ago, three Muslim organisations, including Finsbury Park mosque, had their HSBC bank accounts shut, there was little public acknowledgment or support.

The chair of Finsbury Park mosque, Mohammed Kozbar, has criticised this “double standard” and spoken of his frustration that British Muslims who have been struggling with this problem for the past decade have been left to do so alone. » | Aamna Mohdin and Ben Quinn | Thursday, July 27, 2023

Coutts Chief Steps Down over Nigel Farage De-banking Scandal

THE TELEGRAPH: Lender’s treatment of Farage has ‘fallen below high standards of personal service’

Peter Flavel’s exit comes less than two days after Alison Rose stepped down as NatWest chief executive | CREDIT: Peter Nicholls/Reuters

The chief executive of Coutts has resigned with immediate effect over the private bank’s mishandling of Nigel Farage’s account.

Peter Flavel, who became boss of Coutts in 2016, said the treatment of Mr Farage had “fallen below the bank’s high standards of personal service”.

Paul Thwaite, the interim chief executive of NatWest, which owns Coutts, said: “I have agreed with Peter Flavel that he will step down as Coutts CEO and CEO of our Wealth Businesses by mutual consent with immediate effect.

“Whilst I will be personally sorry to lose Peter as a colleague, I believe this is the right decision for Coutts and the wider group.” » | Simon Foy | Thursday, July 27, 2023

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

NatWest Boss Alison Rose Resigns over Nigel Farage Coutts Account Row

THE GUARDIAN: Former Ukip leader obtained report suggesting media coverage of his political views was considered in Coutts closure decision,br />
NatWest chief Alison Rose has stood down from the bank. Last week she apologised for ‘deeply inappropriate comments’ about Nigel Farage in an internal report. Photograph: Carl Court/Getty Images

Dame Alison Rose, the chief executive of NatWest Group, has stood down after a row over the closure of Nigel Farage’s bank account with the private bank Coutts, which NatWest owns.

Rose has resigned from the banking group after the former UK Independence party leader complained to the BBC about a report that claimed his accounts with Coutts were closed for commercial reasons. The broadcaster has since apologised and amended its story.

Farage said Rose’s exit was “a start” but called for the whole Natwest board to go. He told GB News that the resignation “had to happen”, adding: “The first rule of banking is you have to respect the privacy of the customer.”

The Ukip leader told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme the entire board ought to quit because it had approved a statement from Rose earlier on Tuesday in which she said she had not revealed “any personal financial information”. » | Anna Isaac and Kalyeena Makortoff | Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Who is Alison Rose, the NatWest CEO forced to quit over Nigel Farage row?: The rise and fall of the group’s first female boss, who took up the role in 2019 »

NatWest boss quits after Nigel Farage leak admission: Chairman calls Dame Alison Rose's resignation a 'sad moment' as board confirms Paul Thwaite will take over temporarily pending approval »

Friday, July 21, 2023

Led By Donkeys: Who Is Nigel Farage?

Jul 20, 2023 | Whatever the rights and wrongs of Nigel Farage having his élite bank account cancelled, let’s remember who he actually is.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Coutts Boss Who Handled Nigel Farage’s Bank Account Is a Staunch Remainer

THE TELEGRAPH: Camilla Stowell, the head of private clients, says Brexit ruined the economy and puts diversity at the heart of the business

A top executive at Coutts who handled Nigel Farage’s bank account is an avowed Remainer who has judged a diversity essay prize.

Camilla Stowell, the bank’s managing director and head of private and commercial clients, described herself as a “Remainer” and said she believed Brexit had damaged the economy.

The 50-year-old, who sits on Coutts’ executive committee, has embraced its pivot towards saving the planet and putting diversity at the heart of the business.

On Tuesday, The Telegraph revealed that Mr Farage’s account was closed after staff on the bank’s reputational risk committee “did not think continuing to bank NF [Nigel Farage] was compatible with Coutts given his publicly stated views that were at odds with our position as an inclusive organisation”.

The committee reports directly to the chief executive’s office, according to the Coutts annual report. It was unclear whether Ms Stowell sits on the committee, but she has been Mr Farage’s point of contact and replied on behalf of the lender to his subject access request.

Mr Farage told The Telegraph that he had several phone calls and emails with Ms Stowell since he was first told his account was closing. » | Neil Johnston, Senior News Reporter | Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Coutts' 40-page dossier on Nigel Farage in full: Document details reasons why bank decided to close former Ukip leader's account »

Pity Nigel Farage as he is deemed too horrible to bank with the elite at Coutts: When the bank’s bosses said ‘Your money is no good here,’ they meant it. He’s raging at them, but what does it say about him? »

Sunak, Braverman and City regulator wade into Farage banking row: FCA chief says banks cannot ‘discriminate’ against political views, but chair argues it’s up to Coutts ‘who they do business with’ »

Monday, July 10, 2023

Peter Oborne EXPOSES Nigel Farage Banking Bigotry

Jul 10, 2023 | It's all very sinister... Peter Oborne is a columnist for Middle East Eye.


Peter Oborne’s new book, Fate of Abraham, here.

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Michael Lambert: Are They Plotting to Dump Sunak?

May 20, 2023 | On Newsnight last week, Nigel #farage the man who brought us #brexit admitted that it had failed. He blamed British politicians for the failure.

The #conservatives held two conferences, one in Brighton which seemed to favour the return of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister and a second in London where various extremely right-wing politicians spoke. Jacob Rees-Mogg admitted that the introduction of voter ID by the Conservatives in the local elections had been an attempt at #gerrymandering which is illegal.

#rishisunak tried and failed to persuade other European leaders to support his Rwanda policy.

On a flight to Japan for a G7 meeting Sunak was asked what the benefits of Brexit were. He replied that sanitary products (tampons) were now cheaper because VAT is no longer applied and that beer would be a bit cheaper because of a reduction in duty.

Whilst the US are investing £42 billion and the EU £37 billion in the development and manufacture of semiconductors the UK government has proudly announced a budget of £1 billion over ten years.


Monday, October 17, 2022

Nigel Farage Booed and Jeered as He Addresses European Parliament

Jun 28, 2016 | UKIP leader and MEP, Nigel Farage, addressed the European Parliament, but his colleagues were not happy to see him.


This is the tw*t (replace the asterisk with the vowel of your choice) that has caused all the mayhem we are now living through. As a result of this idiot’s ideas, we, the British people, have lost so much credibility and status in the world.

This loudmouthed dude should be ashamed of himself. But he is not and will never be, because he is too thick-skinned to feel any shame.

Be sure of one thing: Because the UK has left the Single Market, we, as a nation, will become evermore impoverished. Our economy will shrink year-on-year for the foreseeable future. Gee, thanks Nige! You’ve done your compatriots proud! – © Mark Alexander

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Nigel Farage Insults Herman van Rompuy, Calls EU President a "Damp Rag"

Feb 24, 2010 | MEP and UKIP leader Nigel Farage on Wednesday delivered another major tirade against EU President Herman van Rompuy and, along the way, severely insulted Belgium and Greece during a plenary debate in the European Parliament. Farage said Van Rompuy has the "charisma of a damp rag" and the appearance of a "low-grade bank clark."


My God! This Nigel Farage was/is an arrogant little toad. The way he spoke to Herman van Rompuy some years back was truly disgraceful. One can but despise Farage. This loudmouthed empty vessel is one of the main architects of the UK’s troubles today. For Christ’s sake, the least we can do is bring back the stocks and throw rotten eggs at the rude idiot. Even worse would be much better! Nigel Farage disgusts me, as he would disgust anyone with a modicum of decency. – © Mark Alexander

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Where Has This Little S*** Gone?

This loud-mouthed tosser created the shitshow, otherwise known as Brexshit; now, however, he is nowhere to be found. Typical of shit-stirrers! All mouth and no trousers. He has probably gone back under the rock from which he emerged.

With thanks to BBC iPlayer on Pinterest for this image.

Wednesday, December 01, 2021

Donald Trump Accuses Meghan of Disrespect towards Royal Family

THE GUARDIAN: Former president says Prince Harry ‘has been used horribly’ in interview with Nigel Farage

The former US president Donald Trump has accused the Duchess of Sussex of being “disrespectful” to the Queen and the royal family.

In a wide-ranging interview with the politician turned broadcaster Nigel Farage, Trump said he thought the Duke of Sussex had been “used horribly”.

The interview with Trump, 75, whose presidency ended in January 2021, took place in Florida on Monday and will be broadcast on GB News.

Speaking about Meghan, Trump said: “I’m not a fan of hers. I wasn’t from day one. I think Harry has been used horribly and I think some day he will regret it.”

According to GB News, he added: “I think Harry’s been used and been used terribly. I think it’s ruined his relationship with his family, and it hurts the Queen.” » | Jamie Grierson | Wednesday, November 1, 2021

Monday, October 18, 2021

"Angriff auf die Demokratie - Wurde der Brexit gekauft?"

Die britische Wahlkommission ist überzeugt: Es gibt Anhaltspunkte dafür, dass große Teile der Gelder für eine Kampagne vor dem Brexit-Referendum aus dubiosen Quellen stammen.

Im Fokus steht der britische Geschäftsmann Arron Banks, Strippenzieher und enger Freund des ehemaligen Ukip-Anführers Nigel Farage. Über seine Offshore-Konten sollen fast neun Millionen Pfund Spenden geflossen sein.

Die "ZDFzoom"-Dokumentation geht der Frage nach: "War das Brexit-Referendum ein Komplott mit dem Ziel, auch die Grenzen der Demokratie auszutesten?" Die Recherchen legen nahe, dass Wähler verdeckt und so effektiv wie möglich beeinflusst werden sollten. "ZDFzoom"-Autor Dirk Laabs verfolgt nicht nur die Geldströme, sondern redet mit Insidern aus der Kampagne und konfrontiert ihrenNigel Farage,Steve Bannon, Kopf, den ehemaligen Chef der Ukip, Nigel Farage. Farage redet im Interview mit dem ZDF auch darüber, welchen Einfluss US-amerikanische Berater für die Kampagne hatten. Steve Bannon, früherer Berater von US-Präsident Trump, war einer der wichtigen Berater in diesem Spiel.

Konkret geht es um millionenschwere Kredite, die die Pro-Brexit-Kampagne von Banks erhalten haben soll. Demnach stammte das Geld möglicherweise nicht von ihm selbst, sondern von Firmen mit Sitz auf der Isle of Man und in Gibraltar, die sich damit in den Wahlkampf eingemischt hätten. Mittlerweile ermittelt die National Crime Agency. Sie soll die bislang verschleierte Kampagnen-Finanzierung offenlegen.

Nigel Farage spricht im Interview mit dem "ZDFzoom"-Autor Dirk Laabs ganz offen darüber, wie eng die Lager zusammengearbeitet haben und wie wichtig auch der ehemalige Trump-Berater Steve Bannon für die Kampagne in Großbritannien war: "Zuvor hatte ich keinerlei Verbündete in den Medien, keine Stimme. Dann half uns Steve. Wenn Du plötzlich mehrere Stimmen auf Deiner Seite hast, ändert das alles."



All diese Männer sind abscheulich. Sie haben etwas ganz Schmutziges gemacht mit Großbritannien und mit den Briten. Sie haben etwas sehr Unpatriotisches getan. Es ist wirklich eine Schande! - © Mark

Sunday, February 21, 2021

The Truth about Nigel Farage

Otto English breaks down the career history of Nigel Farage, from UKIP to The Brexit Party, from LBC to Reform.