

An Honest Conversation With Nigel Farage
Feb 17, 2022
Nigel Farage, broadcaster and former UKIP leader, engages in a candid discussion on Brexit's unexpected impact on immigration. He critiques the current state of British politics, particularly Boris Johnson's leadership and the Conservative Party's challenges. Farage also reflects on the 2019 General Election and hints at a potential return to politics. The conversation further touches upon inflation, governmental policies, and the importance of civil discourse in a politically divided society.
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Brexit and Immigration
- Brexit hasn't reduced immigration, contrary to expectations.
- The Conservative Party embraced Brexit partly for career advancement, not conviction.
2019 Election Strategy
- In the 2019 election, Nigel Farage chose not to field Brexit Party candidates against Conservatives.
- He feared a Lib Dem surge and a second Brexit referendum.
Political Comeback?
- Nigel Farage led UKIP to victory in two national elections but only secured one seat despite 4 million votes in 2015.
- This makes another political comeback challenging, despite public encouragement.