Novara Live Nigel Farage Laughs Off Any Idea Of A Reform & Tory Pact
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Dec 3, 2025 Joining the conversation are Tadhg Hickey, a political analyst known for his insights on UK and Irish politics, Charlotte Hennessy, a dedicated campaigner for Hillsborough justice, and Surbhi Kesar, an economics lecturer advocating for decolonised perspectives. They explore the controversial predictions of a Reform-Tory alliance, delve into Charlotte's heart-wrenching personal story regarding her father's tragic fate at Hillsborough, and discuss Surbhi's critiques of traditional narratives around the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing the impact of colonialism.
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Right‑Wing Pact Could Reshape Elections
- Reform and the Conservatives could form a pre-election pact that reshapes UK politics by consolidating right‑wing votes.
- Tadhg Hickey and Michael Walker warn such an alliance would force the left to coordinate or risk large defeats.
Alliances Often Blur Party Identities
- Tadhg Hickey compares UK dynamics to Ireland where former rivals merged to block the left, erasing party differences.
- He argues a formal pact usually blends parties into one and sustains power, even if it kills distinct identities.
Left Must Coordinate, Reduce Infighting
- The British left should consolidate and coordinate to avoid being outflanked by right‑wing alliances.
- Tadhg recommends reducing infighting and building structured coalescence to mobilize the left.
