
The Weekly Sceptic
Hard Times Make Bad Tweets
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Quick takeaways
- Nigel Farage confirms he will not rejoin the Conservative Party, citing their lack of seriousness in addressing border security issues and emphasizing his commitment to the Reform Party and its true conservative values
- Controversies surrounding the use of the term 'black guy' on a BBC show and NHS Lothian paying reparations to descendants of slaves from a plantation it benefited from are discussed, highlighting ongoing debates about racial sensitivity and historical accountability
Deep dives
Faraj declares he won't join Tories, reaffirms commitment to Reform Party
Nigel Faraj, leader of the Reform Party, stated in a speech at the Reform Party Conference that he has no plans to rejoin the Conservative Party. Faraj highlighted the similarities between the Tories and Labour, claiming that both parties lack seriousness in addressing border security issues, such as little boats. He emphasized his commitment to the Reform Party, which is the successor to the Brexit Party. Faraj also revealed the new Reform Party logo, featuring the Brexit Party logo on the underside of the badge. While he dismissed the idea of rejoining the Tories, there may still be a scenario where Faraj's return to mainstream politics could occur, such as if the introduction of Proportional Representation leads to the breakup of traditional parties. In such a situation, Faraj could potentially lead a breakaway group representing the true conservative values under a different electoral system.