Sky News Daily Dominic Cummings: If Farage listens to me, he’ll be the next PM
May 28, 2025
Dominic Cummings, former chief advisor to Boris Johnson and a key figure in the Brexit campaign, shares his bold predictions about Nigel Farage's political future. He argues that Farage could transform from a lone figure to a prime ministerial contender with the right strategy and talent. Cummings critiques the disconnect between the public and politicians, exploring how public disillusionment could fuel support for alternative leaders. Additionally, he delves into the complexities of immigration politics and the need for a fresh approach in British governance.
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Power Behind the Scenes
- Most politicians are figureheads with scripted meetings controlled by civil servants.
- Real power lies with officials behind the scenes, not elected ministers.
Public Distrust of Politics
- The old world of responsible ministers is gone; voters see politics as a fake show.
- Public distrust has morphed into hate, contempt, and disgust for politicians.
Community Decline Ignored
- Communities suffer from broken services, crime, and infrastructure failures across many areas.
- People see stagnating wages and growing local breakdown, unnoticed by Westminster.