It’s not only reform Ashley. A smidgen of our population, which Muslims are. Have somehow managed to infiltrate government/councils at a rate that is not only bewildering, but it also asks the question how was this allowed to happen.
You only have to take Khan, the mayor of London. His first priority is not Londoners but Muslims. He is also a radical Islamist. Just look at his job before entering politics. He was defending Islamic terrorists as a lawyer. Surely the authorities should have flagged that as a threat and thus ban him from becoming any part of our political system. Look at the Muslim Labour MPs. Whenever they stand up in parliament to say something. 9 Out of 10 it is to say the poor plight of their Muslim communities or the wars in the middle east. Then you have Humza Yousaf the ex Scottish first minster saying “ Scotland was too white “ how was man like this ever allowed anywhere near a job of power?.
While everything you have said is true, it is factually incorrect to assume that every single Muslim person is a jihadist. My friend Manzur Hasan is a Reform candidate for Lincs County Council. He was born in Bangladesh and brought up as a Muslim. Do you know what his day job is? He owns and runs a pub. He'll make you a bacon butty and pull you a beer, but when a photo of him at a Reform press conference was posted on X, the responses from supposed Reform supporters were utterly, utterly disgraceful. Things like "Nigel's other Muslim bitch," "Reform's number 2# Muslim takeover merchant". About a man they had never met, had no idea about, and all because he's Asian. Sorry, but that is just racism. And when I've supported Manzur I've been told (in much cruder terms) that I am a traitor that has oral sex with Muslims. So no argument, just ad hominem attacks. Margaret Thatcher was right about that!
Would you do the same to me because I'm Catholic? Automatically assume that I support IRA terrorism? Automatically assume that I am pro-Palestinian because Pope Francis phoned Gazan Christians regularly?
Great explanation of your approach to Reform as an independent journalist, Dan.
Reform need to be reminded that many of the disenchanted voters from Labor and the Conservative Party are also fed up with illegal Immigration, rape gangs, imprisonment for non-violent thought crimes, two tier justice, the evil political imprisonment of Tommy Robinson etc and etc. We most certainly are not fooled by the lies of the MSM for one moment and will not be lied to or tricked by Reform either.
Dan, 100% respect for what you do and staying true to yourself. Integrity is rare these days and this is why we follow you for those values!! I thank you for showing us the truth!!
Dan, please carry on being a beacon of integrity in what is often a disingenuous MSM cess pit of misleading ‘journalistic’ reporting. I’ve been appalled at the GBNEWS approach to the Rupert Lowe issue, and so glad to see you continue to interview him in a fair and balanced way. I feel hugely let down by Farage and Reform and no longer feel I can vote for them. I wanted something different and meaningful, not just another arm of the uni party 😡
It can no longer claim to be a free speech channel. They’ve, in fairness, done a lot on the rape gangs - so I’d hoped they’d help publicise Rupert’s fund raiser for an inquiry. The fact they’ve not done this says it all really…
I've cancelled my sub to GBN which pains me greatly as it was a lifeline when it first started up and I retain a lot of respect for people like Martin DAUBNEY, Debs but unfortunately not for Matt Goodwin after the appalling way he treated Ben Habib. GBN's refusal to have Rupert Lowe on their channel was the last straw and as far as I'm concerned they are backing the wrong horse now. Farage is now conspicuous by his absence on GBN: if he had any shame, I would presume he can't bring himself to show his face but the usual line with Nigel is that he's got bigger fish to fry. Tice tried to brush off questions about the Rupert Lowe affair - moving swiftly on and all that - but now you have published irrefutable evidence that Nigel lied and knew he was lying when he tried to smear Rupert, even they must realise by now that this is a huge issue of trust and it isn't going away any time soon. The only possible solution is a huge slice of humble pie for Nigel, Zia, Anderson & Tice and a very public apology to Rupert Lowe but even that might be too little too late. I will only return to Reform if both Yusuf and Farage step aside and are replaced as leaders by people with integrity
100% Agree with everything you’ve said. I have also cancelled my subscription and feel completely let down. Since UKIP days I have been loyal to Nigel. Now I no longer trust him after his appalling treatment of Ben and Rupert and all of the others he has got rid of when they don’t tow his line.
I can not help but think that Nigel's decision to put Zia Yusuf in position was a huge error of judgement. Suspicions were aroused, possibly unfounded, and it is difficult to see past those suspicions after what has happened recently. I am hoping that Ben Habib is successful in establishing the Integrity Party as a strong contender for the next GE, which can't come too soon for me.
So who are you going to vote for?!!! Nobody understands the serious nature of what is happening in the uk. It's no time to be protest voting when conversations are being had about criminalising taking pictures of women in burkas. There is either a reform win at the next election or something far worse. Ben habib and this new party he's got going could split the vote and then it's more of two tier kier and the muslim party. Good luck with that.
I live in Hull which is a staunch Labour stronghold. I tend to tactically vote Lib Dem in the council elections as they do a better job running the council services than Labour do here, and there’s no chance of a Tory win. Personally I now like the SDP - they have some very good people and their policies are more aligned with my own views than those of the other parties. I think people need to vote tactically against Labour, based on the strongest opposition in their own areas. It’s the only way we’ll get rid of the anti British idiots currently in government.
I see your point but as liebour is not flavour of the month anywhere, maybe a reform candidate could clinch it. I appreciate you want to align with your views but two tier kier and indeed anyone under him is in my eyes, pure evil.
I agree, but recent council results have been variable with the Tories winning more than Reform - hence my view that people should vote tactically against Labour based on the strongest opposition in their own areas.
I have absolutely nothing in common with the policies of the Lib Dem’s, but vote for them at council elections as they do a much better job here than Labour and a vote for anyone else is wasted. Hull is staunch Labour at GE’s. I wanted to support Reform, but I just don’t trust them anymore. I’m currently reviewing local party literature for May 1st and will vote based on that and who I think can beat Labour
So you think you're the only one who understands the situation? Breathtaking arrogance from a member of the Reform at any price fan club. Pressure must be put on the leadership, preferably so that Yusuf & Farage step down, the subscribers are given some rights - at present they have none - and leadership with integrity is put in place. Reform in it's current state couldn't run a bath let alone a country. Farage is a one man band, incapable of building a team lest one of them might outshine him. If you want to hear the truth about Farage, might I suggest you watch this: https://youtu.be/K1Dkc7w4HMs?si=GgIf-6MKxBYWBvxg
so what's your plan liz because with the birthrate as it stands there is only one election to contest. It's not reform at any cost, it's a ticking time bomb, but you go ahead, have a little protest party. If you want to read something more chilling, something that might point you in the right direction, try Douglas Murray or Mark Steyn. There simply isnt time for all this bickering and realistically what are the other options...
In my case, there are no elections until that for London mayor at which point I'll look at all the candidates and vote for the one most likely to defeat the loathsome Khan. The next GE is some time away and a lot can happen between now and then
As it happening now with 4 years to next Gen Election, it gives time for Parties and people running them, to shake down and it clear to us the policies, personalities, brains etc within them. And in this present wonky world The West has brought about there will be changes, big and minor, that will influence what happens come out next Gen Election.
The UK is either labour or conservative. Like it or lump it that's the way it's always been. Anyone making a choice based on what they might prefer, who they happen to jive with or whether they'd like to invite them round to tea is going to be making a big mistake. Looking at the polls now reform is up on both main parties with the cons trailing liebour. I say vote strategically.
So who will get your vote? I’m not being nasty here I’m concerned that regardless the ‘right’ leaning vote is being split further & further. I don’t disagree with you at all however none of us outside of those involved know for sure what went on. We are all guessing or going on hearsay. Personally I’ll vote for Reform as we need to get rid of this government by any means. Secure a change in government then look to straighten things out.
Those of us who were branch officials who got similar treatment to that meted out to Rupert Lowe - frozen out for asking questions, left with no alternative but to resign and then badmouthed - can say exactly what happened because it happened to thousands of us too. Why do you think they are now requiring branch officials to sign NDAs? There can be no justification whatsoever for their use in a political party especially one that trumpets its support for free speech. Oh the irony! Have you not seen resignation letters published on X? Did you not watch Dan's interview of Chris Littlewood whose entire branch has resigned and closed down. The Isle of Wight branch closed down for similar reasons. There was plenty of publicity of that so it appears that you are being wilfully ignorant of "what actually happened." You are clutching at straws
The problem with supporters of Reform-at-any-price is that you aren't looking any further than the next GE and exactly HOW Reform under Farage would attract sufficient talent to build a team to actually govern the country. Unfortunately, Nigel is all about Nigel - always has been, always will be - and he's not capable of building - let alone leading - a team. As soon as Musk said he admired Rupert Lowe and said he thought Farage wasn't up to the job, Rupert Lowe's fate was sealed. The nasty piece of work that is Yusuf went into overdrive in order to get rid of him. Dan has shown evidence that Farage lied - and knew he was lying - about the dementia slur. He then doubled down and said there were 'anger-management issues. There certainly are - he needs look no further than his chairman to see that. That has now back-fired of course and coupled with their policy of getting rid of good people in the branches and replacing them with people that better suit their purpose, we will see how many people actually renew their subscriptions when their year is up. I voted Reform at the last GE - for the candidate who became VC of my branch. I could never vote for him again, he's an appalling person, totally in it for himself, so much so that he would fit right in with many of them with their snouts in the trough at the moment. We thought Reform was supposed to be different, a breath of fresh air we were told. As if
My point here? Maybe elsewhere is to get Reform in asap to keep the uni party out then sort out the ‘right’ until something changes as a priority it’s more of the same at best or gawd knows what.
If people abstain the status quo remains. There’s no choice as I can see for a while anyway
exactly, don't you just want to bang these peoples heads together. Like they have loads of time to pick and choose. Simply because of the birthrate, being what it is, this is likely a one-off choice. Wo betide anyone thinking they are going to protest vote because of their morals.
Aria, it is you who doesn't understand the situation. Farage and Reform are controlled opposition. Have you looked at what any of the resignations actually say? They just keep coming: I've pointed you towards Dan's interview of Chris Littlewood and his resignation letter published on X. Now I've watched Job West, former chairman of South Derbyshire Reform branch - copy on my X account plus the Andrew Eborn interview of Martin Jay, a seasoned journalist who has known Farage for years. FGS stop panicking, take a breath and listen to reason for once in your life. Vote for whoever you like, just pick the best candidate for the local elections if you have any in your area. Farage has sold out to Yusuf's ideas of "Toryisation" of Reform and they are getting rid of anyone remotely patriotic. Is that what you want? Seriously? I acted on instinct when I resigned from my branch where I had been treasurer and then campaign coordinator - I was being gaslighted by the VC who was working directly for Zia & Nigel - and what a nasty piece of work he turned out to be. And in a local by-election, where he stood as a candidate for the local council in what, in his own words, was one of the most winnable seats, he came exactly no-where. His campaign was a shambles - he didn't let me in at all but you can bet he'll be blaming me for his failure. Decent people who have worked hard for Reform are being turfed out and Zia's choice of replacements are being installed. Do you imagine that Farage would last for more than 5 minutes as leader if Reform got to form a government? Zia would replace him in a flash. Hey presto! We would have our first Islamist PM - exactly what you say you want to avoid. Don't lecture others until you are in full possession of the facts - and even then, don't lecture them, just eat a bit of humble pie and pipe down
i understand there are maybe three options here; Liebour, the cons or Reform. I'm not interested in the morals of Farage or any other politician. I am interested in giving the country a chance. The cons have failed, Liebour couldn't give a toss and reform has possibilities. Could it all go wrong. Hell yeah, but I'd take that chance in a heartbeat. There are simply no other options. By all means vote for another party with no way of getting in and then it will be either the cons or liebour. Sorry unless I am missing something, this would seem tobe what the UK has as options and that's at least a choice as usually it's either Liebour or the cons, full stop.
I've never liked being labelled for my political views we're more complex as humans and make decisions based on a variety of reasons. This attack on you Dan shows you hit a nerve close to the truth.
I see a form of bullying here where people are being put down for raising uncomfortable questions. You are quite right to stand up for yourself, Dan. You are also standing up for the doubters who previously believed in the Reform Party. I am still waiting for confirmation that the Reform Party has received my written resignation but unstead I see pigs flying in the sky.
The culture of putting people down for raising uncomfortable questions runs through Reform like Blackpool runs through rock as many former branch officials, including me, would tell you. Rupert Lowe is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to appalling treatment and that culture emanates from the chairman's office and apparently, Farage is in thrall to Yusuf
Reform is controlled opposition, amazing how few people see that. Reform exists to suck up the disgruntled vote, however it will never implement what those voters want, which is why it's become a centrist party more akin to the Tory wets.
Dan - your integrity shines like a bright light in a cloudy world full of narcissistic ideologues. Keep up the great work. I truly hope you succeed beyond your imagination.
Dan thank you for your honesty. As someone who chooses to be politically homeless your independence and integrity to be the most open about everything is so refreshing. Stay strong, you’ve been cancelled once and ‘Outspoken’ rose from that. You will continue to rise for who you are. ❤️
I think Garage must have viewed the move of taking him in from the angle of a political mover, - keep the expanding part of population onside. Instead of ordinary, mix with every and anyone population, which doesn’t necessarily need to be white, and who see the basics and fairness in life being torn up, thrown away to placate an incoming set, - one that needs discipline, rules to live by, every day conform. Whereas Britain has always been a culture and a Law that unless a law says you can’t do it you can. The fact that until last c5 years we still using laws made 300 or 400 yrs ago shows how few we had, but now every parliamentary session another Law made, another Law tightened up. It closing us in, aligning us with the mentality of the incoming, establishing strictures of Is lam, instead of the free thinking, free speech that made us leaders of the world, allowed other nations to feel safe around us, …..
The problem Farage has now is that as Zia bought himself a place in Reform and one of the two names on Company register, how does he get rid of him without he Farage losing money?!
Perhaps he should show some integrity and put his money where his mouth is. He won't because he's already sold out Reform both literally and figuratively
Nigel Farage and the Destructive “Toryisation” of Reform UK
This is an interesting interview and gives a clearer picture of what’s been happening in Reform. Early on in the interview it refers to removal of County Organisers, this also happened in Hampshire around Sept. 2024. It also confirms a lot of what Ben Habib is articulating.
Keep being honest Dan. Reform have let me down and I know they are better than labour but could the Conservatives be reformed to lean more to the right with Jenrick I would give it a shot. That is what is so sad about all this, almost like it is a plan by the left to destroy our main hope which was Reform. Zia has been a disruptive influence and Nigel should not call people racist for criticising him. Women in Scotland like myself said 'women won't wheesht ' and we went on to a great result with the Supreme Court defining woman in biology. Fear only holds you back and honesty is the best disinfectant.
Don’t trust the Tories. In terms of mass immigration they were worse than Labour - far worse. Both in terms of unprecedented in history scale and lack of cultural fit. Jenrick is being put into action by Tory HQ to polish a turd. The vast majority of Tory MPs sitting in parliament are LibDems and Blairites who would never allow him to take the UK out of the ECHR or any of the other Reform policies he now advocates after his Damascene conversion. It is a cunning con to attract Reform voters. Remember how the Tories betrayed their voters on mass immigration in 2010, 2015, 2017, and especially 2019, after promising to cut it to tens of thousands.? The Boris Wave brought in just shy of 1 million a year net and 1.3 million gross. When he and Priti Patel are questioned about this the arrogance and lack of apology is breathtaking.
Zia seemed to be good because of his confidence but it's now becoming unbearable arrogance and he needs to go
If Nigel thinks that he will win the red wall and other "conservative" areas by being anti mass deportation and centrist then he's preaching to the wrong demographic they want jobs, security and to not see the country they know destroyed like most sensible patriotic people do
I'm not sure who to vote for in the locals because I was happy with how my town was being run before the majority labour and my local conservative councillors are good
Keep telling the truth Dan you'll get nothing but respect for it xx
Dan he needs to take a long hard look at himself before throwing stones.
So many reformers are unhappy with him, myself included.
I was politically homeless until reform gave me hope again. I want the to succeed, however I feel totally lost again since he’s arrival at reform. I’ve followed Nigel on his journey since ukip days. I joined the Brexit party & even went to a rally at Colchester football stadium pre-Brexit but I’m concerned. Nigel has pivoted on the major issue that most reform supporters care about. Immigration is badly impacted every aspect of our lives. Housing, healthcare, culture, crime I could go on & on but I think everyone sees it. Is this down to Zia’s influence, I think it is. He has changed & not for the better. Zia needs to step down & if he’s an honourable man (I don’t believe he is) and really does love this country he should see this himself & do the right thing. He’s putting people like me off voting for reform. I want real change, not conservative MK2.
Anyone else seeing a pattern emerge? As in a multitude of countries over 1400 years, islam is now destroying Reform from within.
It’s not only reform Ashley. A smidgen of our population, which Muslims are. Have somehow managed to infiltrate government/councils at a rate that is not only bewildering, but it also asks the question how was this allowed to happen.
You only have to take Khan, the mayor of London. His first priority is not Londoners but Muslims. He is also a radical Islamist. Just look at his job before entering politics. He was defending Islamic terrorists as a lawyer. Surely the authorities should have flagged that as a threat and thus ban him from becoming any part of our political system. Look at the Muslim Labour MPs. Whenever they stand up in parliament to say something. 9 Out of 10 it is to say the poor plight of their Muslim communities or the wars in the middle east. Then you have Humza Yousaf the ex Scottish first minster saying “ Scotland was too white “ how was man like this ever allowed anywhere near a job of power?.
I toally agree with yourself and Ashley.
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We were asleep. We thought it was wonderful how well incomers had integrated.
While everything you have said is true, it is factually incorrect to assume that every single Muslim person is a jihadist. My friend Manzur Hasan is a Reform candidate for Lincs County Council. He was born in Bangladesh and brought up as a Muslim. Do you know what his day job is? He owns and runs a pub. He'll make you a bacon butty and pull you a beer, but when a photo of him at a Reform press conference was posted on X, the responses from supposed Reform supporters were utterly, utterly disgraceful. Things like "Nigel's other Muslim bitch," "Reform's number 2# Muslim takeover merchant". About a man they had never met, had no idea about, and all because he's Asian. Sorry, but that is just racism. And when I've supported Manzur I've been told (in much cruder terms) that I am a traitor that has oral sex with Muslims. So no argument, just ad hominem attacks. Margaret Thatcher was right about that!
Would you do the same to me because I'm Catholic? Automatically assume that I support IRA terrorism? Automatically assume that I am pro-Palestinian because Pope Francis phoned Gazan Christians regularly?
How indeed has this been allowed to happen and continue!
That's the plan. They can't accomplish it without the - useful idiots.
Dan please stay strong we need you to give your balanced views of what is going on ! Zia (ReformUk) Is just trying to bully you !
Thank you Helena, I promise I will.
Great explanation of your approach to Reform as an independent journalist, Dan.
Reform need to be reminded that many of the disenchanted voters from Labor and the Conservative Party are also fed up with illegal Immigration, rape gangs, imprisonment for non-violent thought crimes, two tier justice, the evil political imprisonment of Tommy Robinson etc and etc. We most certainly are not fooled by the lies of the MSM for one moment and will not be lied to or tricked by Reform either.
100% agree
I posted such a reply on Matt Godwin’s sub stack. Agree entirely.
Hear hear, well said 👍
Dan, 100% respect for what you do and staying true to yourself. Integrity is rare these days and this is why we follow you for those values!! I thank you for showing us the truth!!
So appreciate that.
Your welcome, continue to stay true to yourself ❤️
Dan, please carry on being a beacon of integrity in what is often a disingenuous MSM cess pit of misleading ‘journalistic’ reporting. I’ve been appalled at the GBNEWS approach to the Rupert Lowe issue, and so glad to see you continue to interview him in a fair and balanced way. I feel hugely let down by Farage and Reform and no longer feel I can vote for them. I wanted something different and meaningful, not just another arm of the uni party 😡
They've literally banned him.
It can no longer claim to be a free speech channel. They’ve, in fairness, done a lot on the rape gangs - so I’d hoped they’d help publicise Rupert’s fund raiser for an inquiry. The fact they’ve not done this says it all really…
I've cancelled my sub to GBN which pains me greatly as it was a lifeline when it first started up and I retain a lot of respect for people like Martin DAUBNEY, Debs but unfortunately not for Matt Goodwin after the appalling way he treated Ben Habib. GBN's refusal to have Rupert Lowe on their channel was the last straw and as far as I'm concerned they are backing the wrong horse now. Farage is now conspicuous by his absence on GBN: if he had any shame, I would presume he can't bring himself to show his face but the usual line with Nigel is that he's got bigger fish to fry. Tice tried to brush off questions about the Rupert Lowe affair - moving swiftly on and all that - but now you have published irrefutable evidence that Nigel lied and knew he was lying when he tried to smear Rupert, even they must realise by now that this is a huge issue of trust and it isn't going away any time soon. The only possible solution is a huge slice of humble pie for Nigel, Zia, Anderson & Tice and a very public apology to Rupert Lowe but even that might be too little too late. I will only return to Reform if both Yusuf and Farage step aside and are replaced as leaders by people with integrity
100% Agree with everything you’ve said. I have also cancelled my subscription and feel completely let down. Since UKIP days I have been loyal to Nigel. Now I no longer trust him after his appalling treatment of Ben and Rupert and all of the others he has got rid of when they don’t tow his line.
I can not help but think that Nigel's decision to put Zia Yusuf in position was a huge error of judgement. Suspicions were aroused, possibly unfounded, and it is difficult to see past those suspicions after what has happened recently. I am hoping that Ben Habib is successful in establishing the Integrity Party as a strong contender for the next GE, which can't come too soon for me.
*Dewbs not Debs. And I have no idea how Daubney appears in capital letters although I do have a bit of a crush on him :-)
So who are you going to vote for?!!! Nobody understands the serious nature of what is happening in the uk. It's no time to be protest voting when conversations are being had about criminalising taking pictures of women in burkas. There is either a reform win at the next election or something far worse. Ben habib and this new party he's got going could split the vote and then it's more of two tier kier and the muslim party. Good luck with that.
I live in Hull which is a staunch Labour stronghold. I tend to tactically vote Lib Dem in the council elections as they do a better job running the council services than Labour do here, and there’s no chance of a Tory win. Personally I now like the SDP - they have some very good people and their policies are more aligned with my own views than those of the other parties. I think people need to vote tactically against Labour, based on the strongest opposition in their own areas. It’s the only way we’ll get rid of the anti British idiots currently in government.
I see your point but as liebour is not flavour of the month anywhere, maybe a reform candidate could clinch it. I appreciate you want to align with your views but two tier kier and indeed anyone under him is in my eyes, pure evil.
I agree, but recent council results have been variable with the Tories winning more than Reform - hence my view that people should vote tactically against Labour based on the strongest opposition in their own areas.
Maybe for local elections. But Libdems are as bad as Labour wrt Net Zero and immigration. You just have to grab the nettle.
I have absolutely nothing in common with the policies of the Lib Dem’s, but vote for them at council elections as they do a much better job here than Labour and a vote for anyone else is wasted. Hull is staunch Labour at GE’s. I wanted to support Reform, but I just don’t trust them anymore. I’m currently reviewing local party literature for May 1st and will vote based on that and who I think can beat Labour
So you think you're the only one who understands the situation? Breathtaking arrogance from a member of the Reform at any price fan club. Pressure must be put on the leadership, preferably so that Yusuf & Farage step down, the subscribers are given some rights - at present they have none - and leadership with integrity is put in place. Reform in it's current state couldn't run a bath let alone a country. Farage is a one man band, incapable of building a team lest one of them might outshine him. If you want to hear the truth about Farage, might I suggest you watch this: https://youtu.be/K1Dkc7w4HMs?si=GgIf-6MKxBYWBvxg
so what's your plan liz because with the birthrate as it stands there is only one election to contest. It's not reform at any cost, it's a ticking time bomb, but you go ahead, have a little protest party. If you want to read something more chilling, something that might point you in the right direction, try Douglas Murray or Mark Steyn. There simply isnt time for all this bickering and realistically what are the other options...
emma you appear to be some bot. Noone is fooled
In my case, there are no elections until that for London mayor at which point I'll look at all the candidates and vote for the one most likely to defeat the loathsome Khan. The next GE is some time away and a lot can happen between now and then
As it happening now with 4 years to next Gen Election, it gives time for Parties and people running them, to shake down and it clear to us the policies, personalities, brains etc within them. And in this present wonky world The West has brought about there will be changes, big and minor, that will influence what happens come out next Gen Election.
Spot on, could not agree more👏👏
The UK is either labour or conservative. Like it or lump it that's the way it's always been. Anyone making a choice based on what they might prefer, who they happen to jive with or whether they'd like to invite them round to tea is going to be making a big mistake. Looking at the polls now reform is up on both main parties with the cons trailing liebour. I say vote strategically.
Farage and Reform UK are just controlled opposition and GB News is now just another member of the msm.
So who will get your vote? I’m not being nasty here I’m concerned that regardless the ‘right’ leaning vote is being split further & further. I don’t disagree with you at all however none of us outside of those involved know for sure what went on. We are all guessing or going on hearsay. Personally I’ll vote for Reform as we need to get rid of this government by any means. Secure a change in government then look to straighten things out.
Those of us who were branch officials who got similar treatment to that meted out to Rupert Lowe - frozen out for asking questions, left with no alternative but to resign and then badmouthed - can say exactly what happened because it happened to thousands of us too. Why do you think they are now requiring branch officials to sign NDAs? There can be no justification whatsoever for their use in a political party especially one that trumpets its support for free speech. Oh the irony! Have you not seen resignation letters published on X? Did you not watch Dan's interview of Chris Littlewood whose entire branch has resigned and closed down. The Isle of Wight branch closed down for similar reasons. There was plenty of publicity of that so it appears that you are being wilfully ignorant of "what actually happened." You are clutching at straws
The problem with supporters of Reform-at-any-price is that you aren't looking any further than the next GE and exactly HOW Reform under Farage would attract sufficient talent to build a team to actually govern the country. Unfortunately, Nigel is all about Nigel - always has been, always will be - and he's not capable of building - let alone leading - a team. As soon as Musk said he admired Rupert Lowe and said he thought Farage wasn't up to the job, Rupert Lowe's fate was sealed. The nasty piece of work that is Yusuf went into overdrive in order to get rid of him. Dan has shown evidence that Farage lied - and knew he was lying - about the dementia slur. He then doubled down and said there were 'anger-management issues. There certainly are - he needs look no further than his chairman to see that. That has now back-fired of course and coupled with their policy of getting rid of good people in the branches and replacing them with people that better suit their purpose, we will see how many people actually renew their subscriptions when their year is up. I voted Reform at the last GE - for the candidate who became VC of my branch. I could never vote for him again, he's an appalling person, totally in it for himself, so much so that he would fit right in with many of them with their snouts in the trough at the moment. We thought Reform was supposed to be different, a breath of fresh air we were told. As if
My point here? Maybe elsewhere is to get Reform in asap to keep the uni party out then sort out the ‘right’ until something changes as a priority it’s more of the same at best or gawd knows what.
If people abstain the status quo remains. There’s no choice as I can see for a while anyway
As I said in an earlier response I’m currently reviewing the local party literature and will then vote tactically against Labour based on that.
exactly, don't you just want to bang these peoples heads together. Like they have loads of time to pick and choose. Simply because of the birthrate, being what it is, this is likely a one-off choice. Wo betide anyone thinking they are going to protest vote because of their morals.
Aria, it is you who doesn't understand the situation. Farage and Reform are controlled opposition. Have you looked at what any of the resignations actually say? They just keep coming: I've pointed you towards Dan's interview of Chris Littlewood and his resignation letter published on X. Now I've watched Job West, former chairman of South Derbyshire Reform branch - copy on my X account plus the Andrew Eborn interview of Martin Jay, a seasoned journalist who has known Farage for years. FGS stop panicking, take a breath and listen to reason for once in your life. Vote for whoever you like, just pick the best candidate for the local elections if you have any in your area. Farage has sold out to Yusuf's ideas of "Toryisation" of Reform and they are getting rid of anyone remotely patriotic. Is that what you want? Seriously? I acted on instinct when I resigned from my branch where I had been treasurer and then campaign coordinator - I was being gaslighted by the VC who was working directly for Zia & Nigel - and what a nasty piece of work he turned out to be. And in a local by-election, where he stood as a candidate for the local council in what, in his own words, was one of the most winnable seats, he came exactly no-where. His campaign was a shambles - he didn't let me in at all but you can bet he'll be blaming me for his failure. Decent people who have worked hard for Reform are being turfed out and Zia's choice of replacements are being installed. Do you imagine that Farage would last for more than 5 minutes as leader if Reform got to form a government? Zia would replace him in a flash. Hey presto! We would have our first Islamist PM - exactly what you say you want to avoid. Don't lecture others until you are in full possession of the facts - and even then, don't lecture them, just eat a bit of humble pie and pipe down
i understand there are maybe three options here; Liebour, the cons or Reform. I'm not interested in the morals of Farage or any other politician. I am interested in giving the country a chance. The cons have failed, Liebour couldn't give a toss and reform has possibilities. Could it all go wrong. Hell yeah, but I'd take that chance in a heartbeat. There are simply no other options. By all means vote for another party with no way of getting in and then it will be either the cons or liebour. Sorry unless I am missing something, this would seem tobe what the UK has as options and that's at least a choice as usually it's either Liebour or the cons, full stop.
I've never liked being labelled for my political views we're more complex as humans and make decisions based on a variety of reasons. This attack on you Dan shows you hit a nerve close to the truth.
I see a form of bullying here where people are being put down for raising uncomfortable questions. You are quite right to stand up for yourself, Dan. You are also standing up for the doubters who previously believed in the Reform Party. I am still waiting for confirmation that the Reform Party has received my written resignation but unstead I see pigs flying in the sky.
The culture of putting people down for raising uncomfortable questions runs through Reform like Blackpool runs through rock as many former branch officials, including me, would tell you. Rupert Lowe is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to appalling treatment and that culture emanates from the chairman's office and apparently, Farage is in thrall to Yusuf
Reform is controlled opposition, amazing how few people see that. Reform exists to suck up the disgruntled vote, however it will never implement what those voters want, which is why it's become a centrist party more akin to the Tory wets.
Exactly, Irene! I was starting to think I was the only one seeing it. 🙄
Not only do we have two cheeks in Parliament... ReformUK have told the country they are in the centre of the two! And boy are they full of it!
Yet according to their supporters, they are apparently our only hope! 🤯God help us all.🤦🏼♀️
As I've said previously, Reform has positioned itself between the two cheeks of the same a*re of the Uniparty, so we know what that makes them
You’ve nailed it Irene 🎯.
Dan - your integrity shines like a bright light in a cloudy world full of narcissistic ideologues. Keep up the great work. I truly hope you succeed beyond your imagination.
So appreciate you.
Hi Dan
I sent you a DM the other day. Not sure if you received or read it?
Hope you’re feeling better 😊👍
Well said Graham! Seconded! ❤️
Dan thank you for your honesty. As someone who chooses to be politically homeless your independence and integrity to be the most open about everything is so refreshing. Stay strong, you’ve been cancelled once and ‘Outspoken’ rose from that. You will continue to rise for who you are. ❤️
Very bad decision to have Zusaf as chairman...big mistake Nigel
I think Garage must have viewed the move of taking him in from the angle of a political mover, - keep the expanding part of population onside. Instead of ordinary, mix with every and anyone population, which doesn’t necessarily need to be white, and who see the basics and fairness in life being torn up, thrown away to placate an incoming set, - one that needs discipline, rules to live by, every day conform. Whereas Britain has always been a culture and a Law that unless a law says you can’t do it you can. The fact that until last c5 years we still using laws made 300 or 400 yrs ago shows how few we had, but now every parliamentary session another Law made, another Law tightened up. It closing us in, aligning us with the mentality of the incoming, establishing strictures of Is lam, instead of the free thinking, free speech that made us leaders of the world, allowed other nations to feel safe around us, …..
Yusuf is the poison in the well of Reform.
Agreed. Yusuf needs to be voted out. What a pity that the members have no power to do so. So much for the “democratisation” process.
The problem Farage has now is that as Zia bought himself a place in Reform and one of the two names on Company register, how does he get rid of him without he Farage losing money?!
Perhaps he should show some integrity and put his money where his mouth is. He won't because he's already sold out Reform both literally and figuratively
Nigel Farage and the Destructive “Toryisation” of Reform UK
This is an interesting interview and gives a clearer picture of what’s been happening in Reform. Early on in the interview it refers to removal of County Organisers, this also happened in Hampshire around Sept. 2024. It also confirms a lot of what Ben Habib is articulating.
https://youtu.be/GGGm7Gr-DOg
Thanks for the linky, interesting interview
Keep being honest Dan. Reform have let me down and I know they are better than labour but could the Conservatives be reformed to lean more to the right with Jenrick I would give it a shot. That is what is so sad about all this, almost like it is a plan by the left to destroy our main hope which was Reform. Zia has been a disruptive influence and Nigel should not call people racist for criticising him. Women in Scotland like myself said 'women won't wheesht ' and we went on to a great result with the Supreme Court defining woman in biology. Fear only holds you back and honesty is the best disinfectant.
Don’t trust the Tories. In terms of mass immigration they were worse than Labour - far worse. Both in terms of unprecedented in history scale and lack of cultural fit. Jenrick is being put into action by Tory HQ to polish a turd. The vast majority of Tory MPs sitting in parliament are LibDems and Blairites who would never allow him to take the UK out of the ECHR or any of the other Reform policies he now advocates after his Damascene conversion. It is a cunning con to attract Reform voters. Remember how the Tories betrayed their voters on mass immigration in 2010, 2015, 2017, and especially 2019, after promising to cut it to tens of thousands.? The Boris Wave brought in just shy of 1 million a year net and 1.3 million gross. When he and Priti Patel are questioned about this the arrogance and lack of apology is breathtaking.
Zia seemed to be good because of his confidence but it's now becoming unbearable arrogance and he needs to go
If Nigel thinks that he will win the red wall and other "conservative" areas by being anti mass deportation and centrist then he's preaching to the wrong demographic they want jobs, security and to not see the country they know destroyed like most sensible patriotic people do
I'm not sure who to vote for in the locals because I was happy with how my town was being run before the majority labour and my local conservative councillors are good
Keep telling the truth Dan you'll get nothing but respect for it xx
In the locals, vote for who you think is best for your ward not for someone who blindly follows a national agenda.
If you can’t look after your own, you will not be able to look after someone else.
Dan he needs to take a long hard look at himself before throwing stones.
So many reformers are unhappy with him, myself included.
I was politically homeless until reform gave me hope again. I want the to succeed, however I feel totally lost again since he’s arrival at reform. I’ve followed Nigel on his journey since ukip days. I joined the Brexit party & even went to a rally at Colchester football stadium pre-Brexit but I’m concerned. Nigel has pivoted on the major issue that most reform supporters care about. Immigration is badly impacted every aspect of our lives. Housing, healthcare, culture, crime I could go on & on but I think everyone sees it. Is this down to Zia’s influence, I think it is. He has changed & not for the better. Zia needs to step down & if he’s an honourable man (I don’t believe he is) and really does love this country he should see this himself & do the right thing. He’s putting people like me off voting for reform. I want real change, not conservative MK2.
I agree. I’ve cancelled my membership and shredded my card.