The Daily T Labour’s plot to stop Farage
Dec 4, 2025
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, a prominent Conservative politician and media figure, shares his insights on UK politics. He discusses Labour's controversial decision to cancel mayoral elections, arguing it’s a tactic to prevent Reform from winning. The possibility of a deal between Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch is explored, with Rees-Mogg emphasizing the need for unity on the right to counter Labour. He also critiques Labour's ongoing distrust of democracy and warns about the challenges Reform could face in governance.
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Right Must Unite To Prevent Coalition Chaos
- Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg argues the right must unite because a divided right hands power to a broad left coalition.
- He frames unity as a duty to prevent a “coalition of chaos” forming under Labour, SNP and Greens.
Election Delays As Political Protection
- Rees-Mogg calls Labour's widespread delays to mayoral elections a politically-motivated attack on democracy.
- He says postponements protect Labour MPs and shield Keir Starmer from electoral embarrassment.
Data Suggests Farage Would Have Won
- The Telegraph's data suggested Reform UK would likely have won the cancelled mayoralties, which Rees-Mogg uses to claim motive.
- He portrays the cancellations as evidence Labour fears Nigel Farage and is avoiding voter judgement.