Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage on Thursday cited Gen Z's support for figures like Donald Trump as he revealed a new defection to Andrew Breitbart's rebel right-wing populist party Reform UK. He praised the “significant” increase in the number of people.
nigel farage announced his sudden departure The former Conservative government minister belongs to the Reform Britain Party, which was renamed from the Brexit Party, which played a major role in toppling Prime Minister Theresa May. Dame Andrea Jenkins plans to take part in next year's Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Election.
Looking ahead to the broader fate of his political movement, Mr Farage praised the successes of overseas allies such as President-elect Donald Trump, saying that the right wing is reaching out to young people in ways that are “unthinkable” in America. He said he has had great success in getting votes. recent past. Mr Farage paid tribute to Breitbart News founder Andrew Breitbart, saying it was the activist's positive spirit that helped move the movement forward.
LONDON, UK – 28 November: Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage (R), Reform UK Party chair Zia Youssuf (Two Republicans), and New Reform UK member and former Conservative MP Andrea Jenkins. (Two Republicans) are seen attending the Reform UK press conference on November 28, 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The populist British Reform Party held a press conference to make a statement about the party's growth and professionalization. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Mr Farage said: “If you come to an event of reform, you will find happy people. We are happy warriors! Because I truly believe that leadership can turn things around.”
Reflecting on Trump's recent re-election, Farage said: “In fact, I think the recent elections have made Americans think that way, and we look forward to seeing our new friend Elon Musk take on the American administrative state.” It could be a blueprint that you can use if you ”
'Something remarkable is happening' with 'Gen Z' political views, says reform leader, with under 30s consuming large amounts of traffic from his social media accounts, younger supporters He pointed to the emerging dominance of voters and the demographics of the electorate. Seen in the United States. Mr Farage said: 'What happened in America was that Trump got 44% of under-30s to vote for him in the last election, which was unthinkable in 2016 and 2020. And it's happening in other parts of Europe as well.”
Perhaps part of the reason politicians like Farage and Trump appeal to young voters is the concern, if not outright despair, that many feel about soaring house prices. Mr Farage, like other right-wingers, points out that property prices are a function of demand as well as supply, and that the surge in mass immigration is increasing competition for the limited number of places to live. .
Mr Farage reflected on the relationship on Thursday morning, reacting to the UK's latest immigration figures, saying: “The latest immigration figures are terrible.” It's scary if you want to book a GP appointment, but it's scary if you want to travel on British motorways. Scary if you want your children or grandchildren to get a foot on the housing ladder. ”
Nigel Farage has frequently cited Andrew Breitbart and Breitbart News in the past, particularly the idea of the “happy warrior” and the idea of laughing rather than sulking and scolding to get people to change their minds. It refers to the power of However, the phrase itself may go back even further and originate from a poet. Wordsworth wrote The story of a happy stoic warrior who draws strength from the knowledge of eternal glory in a noble and just work.
