Nigel Farage has given a message to the black community, showing the Reform UK leader’s rejection of systemic racism in the UK.
Farage’s Controversial Take
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Nigel Farage has told a reporter he plans to do “absolutely nothing” to help the black community in the United Kingdom.
How It All Started
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During an interview, the leader of Reform UK claimed that he was asked by a member of the public what he plans to do to help the black community.
Farage Asked Important Question
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Farage said, “I was asked the other day, what was I going to do for the black community”, before giving his chilling reply.
“Nothing, Absolutely Nothing”
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Farage asserted that he replied to the question with the words “nothing, absolutely nothing” before giving his reason.
Sitting Down With Jordan Peterson
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Nigel Farage, the former leader of the UKIP Party, sat down with controversial Canadian author and political commentator Jordan Peterson.
Farage “Couldn’t Give a Damn”
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Farage told Peterson that he “couldn’t give a damn” when Peterson asked about how he would help the black community.
Farage’s Point Explained
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Farage insisted that he “couldn’t give a damn whether you’re black or white, whether you’re gay or straight, I really don’t care.”
Judging by Character
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The former Brexit Party leader told Peterson that he would judge people by their “character” and “ability.”
Judging on Contribution to Society
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Farage said that he would also judge people on whether they are “contributors” to society or people who take away without giving back.
Admitting Controversial Opinion
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Farage admits that this is a controversial position right now but insists that it’s the only way for Britain to achieve a shared society that “works together.”
“Dangerous, Radical Thinking”
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According to Farage, “right at the moment, this is considered to be dangerous, radical thinking.”
Farage’s Plan for “Unified Society”
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Despite this admission, Farage spoke of the importance of explaining to people “Why this matters,” suggesting it’s the only hope for a “unified society.”
Farage Appointed Leader of Reform
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Farage was appointed as leader of Reform UK in early June, replacing former leader Richard Tice and having an instant impact.
‘The Farage Effect’
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Farage’s instant impact was clear, contributing to Reform’s rapid rise in the polls to 17% in the first two weeks of his leadership.
Reform Overtakes Tories
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Shortly after, Reform rose again to 19% and even overtook the Tories in one YouGov survey, although this didn’t last despite a wild assertion from Farage.
Reform as “The Opposition”
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After this news broke, Farage made the claim that Reform was now “the opposition” to Labour and argued the Party should be featured in TV debates.
A Fall From Grace
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Despite this claim, Farage and his Party went on a downward spiral due to the leader’s comments on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Blaming the West
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Farage blamed “The West” for starting the war in Ukraine instead of putting the blame on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Farage Admits Putin Respect
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Farage admitted that he respected Putin for his ability to hold on to power for so long, putting him in a difficult position.
Farage Elected in Clacton
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Reform UK still managed to do well in the polls during the general election, with Farage winning his constituency of Clacton, Essex, after years of trying.
Systemic Racism Rejected
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Farage’s assertion that he will do “absolutely nothing” to help the black community shows that he does not believe in systemic racism in the UK.
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