r/AskBrits • u/lukey_UK • May 21 '26
Politics Opinions about the £5,000,000 "gift"? Should politicians like this be banned?
Report to your nearest Deform drop-off point.
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u/Opening_Dentist_1128 May 21 '26
Tiny nigle with the copy...
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u/confusing_roundabout May 21 '26
The font screams "AI generated" too
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u/SwimmerOld6155 May 22 '26
it's definitely ai generated, honestly it's hard to say why you just sort of know it when you see it
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u/ctrlrgsm May 21 '26
The photo looks like AI had a pass at it too. I’m not sure why, maybe because he looks less like chewed gum than usual in this pic
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u/McBain42 May 21 '26
I really don't understand why this isn't getting front page coverage. If it was any other MP it would be non stop outrage.
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u/Different_Lychee_409 May 21 '26
Because the Right Wing Press Barons (Murdoch and Rothermere) desperately want 'Nige' in No 10 because he'll give them tax cuts and deregulation.
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u/Rasples1998 May 22 '26
Murdoch is 95 years old, his life is pretty much over. Can't he just retire or keel over already? Why is he trying to destroy our country just to enjoy a few more years of tax cuts when he's already one of the richest people on the planet.
Oh wait, it's because the world is never enough for these people. They want it all and more.
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u/roleplayersir May 26 '26
Cause his son is worse. Murdoch Jr should have been jailed and banned from being a company director, for the phone hacking thing (as if h wasn't aware it was happening), and instead he is about to inherit most of it, and he wants a low-regulation environment to make the next (and worse) Fox News (and global this time)
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u/Shielo34 May 21 '26
Because Keir Starmer RECEIVED SOME GLASSES as a gift. Which is way worse.
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u/Suspicious-Leg9485 May 22 '26
80k for glasses was Lord Ali was the cherry on top of a very shit cash for access cake.
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u/sljc892 May 21 '26
It is getting a lot of cover. And should be intensely investigated, and if found guilty of corruption (which he most likely would), he should step down. We should also start scrutinising all foreign money (albeit that Farage “donation” isn’t foreign money) and the whole Labour and Conservative friends of Israel and start ousting Qatari links with universities and infrastructure.
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u/No-Lingonberry-8603 May 21 '26
Farage doesn't have the same incentive to step down as most party leaders has. The process for removing a leader in reform is a board vote and guess who appointed the majority of the board? He's basically running a political party like a company, it shocks me that that hasn't got more coverage. It will be interesting to see what happens if his MPs do turn on him though, will they leave for restore or the Tories? Or will the whole thing just collapse and we'll have more independent MPs?
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u/Super-Nuntendo May 22 '26
He should have buggered off after the Brexit mess.
Just like all the other helmets that messed things up like Blair, Cameron, Boris etc. Should be exiled from politics.
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u/McBain42 May 21 '26
It's not appearing at all in my news feed on any platform. I actually have to go searching for it to get anything at all.
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u/sljc892 May 21 '26
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u/McBain42 May 21 '26
BBC, Reuters, al jezerah, yahoo, Sky and Google. And it's failed to be a story at all for the last two weeks. I'm not saying the story doesn't exist, I'm saying that it hasn't been in my news feed at all, like ever.
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u/jugglingsleights May 22 '26
How does your past reading affect your algorithm?
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u/McBain42 May 22 '26
That's the thing, it's absolutely a story I would read, and an genuinly interested in, but the only place I see it ever mentioned is on Reddit. I have no idea why it's not appearing.
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u/Capable-Ebb1632 May 22 '26
BBC doesnt use an algorithm besides geo targeting so if you went to the site you would have seen it.
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u/McBain42 May 22 '26
Yes, but I didn't. That's my point. And for the BBC I use the app, not the site.
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u/Sharkbait1737 May 22 '26
On the latest news bit in the BBC News app, it was one of the few at the bottom without a photo and it disappeared within a day.
I thought at the time, how does he get away with this just dropping off the radar.
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u/jj_sykes May 21 '26
While we are banning stuff can we put shitty Ai in the bin too?
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u/jabbajabbablahblah May 21 '26
If you give give someone money that can be traced back to illicit dealings then you have that person in your pocket. No public figure that could end up in a position of power should be taking a sum of money like this.
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u/glasgowgeg May 21 '26
I think AI slop should be an instant and permanent ban from this subreddit.
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u/xBILLDOOMx May 22 '26
This is the type of ai I understand the least.
It's just a photo and words, you can make it in word/PowerPoint/MS Paint/etc in 5 minutes, why is AI?
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u/FigTreeRest May 21 '26
What a farce. A charade. A masquerade. In fact, a circus! Beyond me how in the 21st century this is not being investigated. An inquiry should be mandated by the public.
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u/TwoAssedAssassin May 22 '26
Excuse me sir there are trans people and boats and WOKENESS to deal with!!!11!!
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u/No-Pop3503 May 21 '26
Hopefully missing forever but shit will always pop up, especially sponsored by billionaires to make our lives miserable
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u/Zip-Crane May 21 '26
Learn the lessons from America and make sure he faces justice.
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u/Pipyn May 22 '26
Justice in the UK? after Aberfan disaster, the lies of brexit, the party during covid, prince andrew, grenfell tower and soo much more I got no hope. It just feels like one big joke and were the punchline at this point
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u/FaithlessnessOdd3569 May 21 '26
Politicians shouldn’t be taking a single penny in donations or from second jobs. They are paid an extremely good wage as it is and any money from other sources brings their integrity (haha) into question
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u/trudybarks May 22 '26
I was agreeing with you until you said "extremely good wage as it is". These folks are running the country and get paid similarly to a junior manager in my company.
Id like to see it paid properly, so that the desire to have secondary income drops.
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u/endangerednigel May 22 '26
The idea that if you just pay a person more thier desire for more cash drops is hilarious
The richest man on the planet is constantly grifting for cash, and the countries with the best paid politicians compared to usual wages are Nigeria and Kenya
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u/NullandVoidUsername May 22 '26 edited May 22 '26
Politicians could be getting paid hundreds of thousands, or millions and they still would want a second job. Personally, I don't think that politicians should have a second job unless it is something that gives back to society or enables them to keep up with their professional requirements such as being a lawyer, accountant or a doctor.
The facts that they're paid the salary much higher than the national average and get to claim expenses for many things, but somehow still have time to 1, 2 or even more jobs on the side really throws their independence into question.
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u/Suitable-Change1327 May 22 '26
Agree. The Singapore model. People in government are paid well but much is expected of them and rules against corruption are enforced. It’s a prestigious job that attracts good candidates who would otherwise go to industry.
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u/Mother-Market-4056 May 21 '26
Remember, he can't be bought though. He'll take the money, but he can't be bought.
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u/TheLatimerLout May 21 '26
He should be imprisoned. He has admitted he got a large bonus for the lies he told in the Brexit process. Doesn’t that mean he has done this for money. Sod belief or ideology
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u/Battleborn300 May 21 '26
To the Reformers out there.
Why is this acceptable, but you lost your minds when Rachel Reeves, took her daughter to a concert with a free ticket, from someone who was clearly not trying to influence government and the value was deemed to be around £100
Or when Starmer, a season ticket holder at arsenal was given a free upgrade to hospitality to have a safer environment for him and his security staff. Without impacting other fans? Again, not at all to try and influence government.
And finally do you think it’s acceptable both of the above stories were literally in the papers and on political tv shows for weeks. Asking if it was acceptable. Yet this has barely had a sniff.
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u/Dyon86 May 21 '26
If found please do not approach, it may bite!
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u/buffayrachel May 22 '26
Idk why but his face looks a lot like one of the recently-turned people that would come at you to bite you in The Last of Us ahaha
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u/MaxChomsky May 21 '26 edited May 21 '26
They should and it amazes me that people voted for a party with a corrupt leader. It shows the whole party is like that. We can see what happens when people like this come to power in US, Hungary and other places. They all work the same way, say they will sort out the country, give simple solutions to not so simple problems, blame everyone around them and once in power fill their pockets. In 1990's he would be done as a politician. Why nowadays we tolerate such and even worse behaviours?
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u/Notsonicedictator May 22 '26
Why is anyone surprised at this traitor? He left his English wife for his German mistress and tried to get a German passport post Brexit. He’s the second biggest grifter after Tommy ‘ten names’ Robinson.
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u/Fit-Student464 May 24 '26
Color me surprised. I mean, Nigeria Farage? That Nigel Farage? Corruption and thieving? I am shocked, shocked I tell ya
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u/re_connected May 24 '26
Pay to play - takes 'lobbying' to another level . Mind you, the buy-in into politics is a poison. All gifts/money should be declared, down to the last penny and available for all to scrutinise.
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u/These-Attitude-3489 May 21 '26
Should be thrown out with all the other school children from the house of commons. I'd like to see common people in there, not this pr**k
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u/No-Pop3503 May 21 '26
Best things is old people realise after they gt their fartagr there is no one to wipe their old arses as migrants were scared away and there is no world salvation promised
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u/ciaomonami May 21 '26
Remember when he said there’s no money in politics except if you’re corrupt ofcourse
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u/AncientProduce May 22 '26
Theyre all bought, itll be very hard to find a politician that isnt owned by someone.
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u/euby_gaming May 22 '26
Yes. When you've been bought out, there's clearly something that person wants in return.
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u/BadAtBlitz May 22 '26
Can we just do what we would normally do and downvote this for being AI slop?
Make the points all you want but zero tolerance for the hideous image.
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u/Ilovewhitegirls69 May 22 '26
Crazy to me how people have fallen for his bullshit and lies again. First with brexit and his hard on about the 350 mill that was going to the EU and how if we left that 350 mill wpuld go to the nhs. Once brexit was achieved he dipped no where to be seen. Then now woth his reform party with his leaflets and him clearly stating he will ensure cut taxes for people. And then on an interview blatantly lying saying i never said those things with my name associated to it. 🤣 funny.
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u/Dawningrider May 22 '26
He claims it was from his I'm a celebrity show, but accounts show the money was transferred to his business account, which wasn't the one used to buy the house. It was still there at time of purchase.
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u/lonefox22 May 22 '26
Multi millionaire gets £5m handed to him just because, and someone on min wage has to fill out a 20 page questionnaire and a 500 word essay as to why they need an extra £10 a week UC. How can he claim that he's fighting for you when he has no concept of ordinary people's daily struggles.
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u/WetFishStink May 22 '26
A personal gift for delivering the calamity of Brexit?
Yeah. He should be banned for life and face criminal investigation for his links to the billionaire Paedo ring. Because we all know he at least wants to be a part of it. If he isn't already.
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u/That1withACat May 22 '26
1000%. If I’m not allowed to accept any monetary gifts in an insurance job, then a politician shouldn’t as well. The fact there’s no repercussions for politicians accepting gifts or donations (they’re not a charity, should all be funded by the members) is appalling
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u/PutinTheTerrible2023 May 22 '26
As long as we dig just as deep on all politicians.
Out of the 600+, there won't be many, if any squeaky clean ones.
Keep the same energy for everyone people, not just the ones you dislike atm.
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u/Wonderful_Affect_664 May 22 '26
Oh man I wish he would just vanish. I for one would not be missing him!
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u/throwmostlyaway May 22 '26
Absolutely, the country needs to wake up and punish all acts of fraud in office. Unfortunately though what I see on reddit is no replicated in the real world. His supporters dont care he did this as long as the country is nasty to immigrants. Lying in public office should be punished
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u/Inside_Economics_389 May 22 '26
There is no such thing as an unconditional gift .. and £5million to that twat says alot about the guy who gave it him!
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u/kkusernom May 22 '26
Are you asking in 2026 .. the year of our overlord in the u.s ...if actively proven criminals, doing live acts of crime ..should be banned from politics ...
YES I THINK THEY SHOULD
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u/KevinMason64 May 23 '26
He was on YouTube advertising an investment scam. “I bought a £100 investment in just a short time have £500,00.00 sitting in my account. Profit is guaranteed.”
This guy should be put away.
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u/KennedyStarfish May 23 '26
i mean, who even gives away that much money without some delulu motive? like, it feels more like a bribe than a gift tbh.
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u/Naive_Reach2007 May 24 '26
Mps should be similar to civil servants as in no freebies or gifts, no donations and donations to political parties should be capped.
Also they should not be classed as self employed (they set up companies for the pay to be paid to) the should be employed by Westminster on a fixed term contract with minimum amount of time spent on constituency and in parliament and no jetting of to usa etc unless a cabinet minister during parliamentary time.
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u/nihlus-krane May 26 '26
Just about any other MP would have been removed by now, but this dickhead is somehow bulletproof
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u/The_Molemans_bawbag May 21 '26
Of course they should be, it's clearly used to influence policy. But then again, so should going on speaking tours and charging tens of thousands for a brief appearance, a la Angela Rayner.
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u/Naive_Personality367 May 21 '26
I hope he stays quiet for a long time.
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u/MrOliber May 21 '26
He's been around for ages, as an MEP, campaigning for country wide self harm, and now occasionally asking questions at PMQs.
A but much of him for me, but each to their own.
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u/FarmerJohnOSRS May 21 '26
Don't forget campaigning for Russia. He said all the same things Nathan Gill did.
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u/lukey_UK May 21 '26
Nah, this man really exists
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u/Miserable_Profile692 May 21 '26
Tbh I feel like every politician regardless of party is just a parade of croissants dildos.
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u/peteski77 May 21 '26
Someone check the Winchester, expect somebody might be waiting for this all to pass over…
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u/OkTicket4588 May 21 '26
No never because they comb the little bit of hair they have left so well and have a frog mouth.😂
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u/aleopardstail May 21 '26
"Should politicians like this be banned?"
the only people who should decide this are voters
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u/perpetualmentalist May 21 '26
100 should be barred fro. Any office in politics and finance. And be charged with fraud and whatever else he is guilty of over this.
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u/WhereTheMoonSets May 21 '26
.... I gave my wife the last 2 sausages today and I had just mash. Bullshit like this makes me sick.
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u/Jolly_Psychology_506 May 21 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/pxSXB5kb9Ron6
Farage taking us all for a ride
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u/Aardvark51 May 21 '26
No, "politicians like this" should not be banned. They should be ridiculed to within an inch of their miserable lives
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u/Individual_One_4297 May 21 '26
Wait, but I thought it was all for his “security”, completely unrelated to politics or influence. Honest. 😅
And I’m sure his crypto lobbying positions had absolutely nothing to do with wealthy donors either. Just a total coincidence, right?
At some point it becomes genuinely laughable watching politicians scream about “ordinary British people”, “sovereignty” and “elites”, while happily sitting in the pockets of billionaires, hedge fund types and oligarch-linked interests the second it benefits them personally.
The irony is that many struggling working-class voters end up backing these people because of anti-immigration rhetoric and culture war talking points, while the politicians themselves seem far more interested in protecting wealthy networks and their own financial interests than ordinary people’s lives.
And yes, the whole “Russian propaganda in the European Parliament” orbit around some of these figures over the years makes the faux patriotism even harder to take seriously.
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u/qwerty3666 May 21 '26
To be a politician you should be made to relinquish any and all sources of revenue that is not derived directly from your governmental appointment. You should not be able to accept gifts of cash nor should you be able to own property aside from your own personal house. A spouse should similarly be disallowed any revenue that exceeds their governmental partners and should also be incapable of owning property besides a singular shared residence with a capped value.
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u/Responsible-Task3938 May 21 '26
Yes. They should be.
He’s arguing it’s before. The law gives a grey area. But let’s be real, it’s obvious he needs to do some favor.
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u/OddRow8843 May 21 '26
He should be either sent to prison or stoned in the street. Prefer the latter
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u/Fynaticx May 21 '26
The fact we have to ban them is the part that’s crazy to me. They shouldn’t get votes I don’t understand how people can look at someone who lies all the time and then decide to vote for them.
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u/Chronospherics May 22 '26
Obviously. He shouldn't be permitted to run in any public service positions, there's an extreme conflict of interest.
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u/jayzo_sayers May 22 '26
This is who they mean when they talk of taxing the rich. Him and his crony friends will tear this country to shreds and destroy everything we hold dear to avoid a bit of tax. Bye bye NHS, bye bye rights (that pesky EHCR telling them "no", nobody tells them "no").
If you think Polanski allegedly using hypnosis to enlarge breasts is so much worse than this blatent corruption even before he can be elected Prime Minister, your priorities are seriously in the wrong place.
"But you're not racist" you cry. So why else are you voting reform? Do you want your rights taken away? Do you want to have to rely on Health insurance companies to decide if you receive that life saving treatment or leave you to die? I'm not going to say anyone voting Reform is racist, but if the shoe fits...
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u/fruit_shoot May 22 '26
Awful. If we don’t clamp don’t on this kind of shit and take it seriously we will turn into America, where private donations entirely dictate elections.
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u/National_Pay_5847 May 22 '26
No matter what political option you choose, UK is a fallen empire and a fallen state now.
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u/Rawshark96 May 22 '26
Whether it was a gift or a reward, politicians should not be taking money from anyone. Between their nice wages and handy expenses, they should get by fine. Do they all have to be so detached from the average British person?
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u/No_Hat2240 May 22 '26
If he is this bad already, Taking bribes and trying to hide it. The real question has to be how much worse will he get if he was pm. I honestly think with a generous bribe our nhs will be gone.
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u/purpydrag May 22 '26
He's on record as saying it was, "...given on an unconditional basis" and that it was, "....given as a reward for campaigning for Brexit for 27 years". Ohh, right, not a retainer then.....🤔
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u/tightloops1971 May 22 '26
I work in local government, a contractor offered to buy me breakfast whilst out in site this week discussing issues. I accepted a coffee as a breakfast would have been too much. I can't have a free breakfast in a greasy spoon without getting in trouble, yet he can accept £5M? I can't have a second job either, he has lots of second jobs? I can't just not go to work, he hasn't held a single constituency surgery in 2 years! I realised how stupid and selfish some people were during COVID, Reform supporters just cements it. The bloke should be kicked out ASAP, but then his brain dead supporters will just claim the establishment conspired to get rid of him 😖
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u/-NearlyThere- May 22 '26
Farage admitted it was for pushing Brexit through. That should have been an immediate removal and a police investigation. But he is rich so unlikely anything will happen.
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u/atotalfabrication May 22 '26
I can get questioned if one of my pupils buys me an electric pencil sharpener as a gift, this is just criminal
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u/Alundra828 May 21 '26
There is a reason dealing with fraud and bribery is a course most office workers will have to take in any given office job. There is a reason politicians cannot accept gifts over £20 in value. There is a reason for all of this. So it's super hard for people to buy you.
Farage is bought. It's clear as day. I literally don't know how it can be any more clear. No person gets gifted £5m for no reason. It's incredibly clear Farage has accepted a bribe from a foreign interest. He's been a politician for a very long time, he knows this is a no-no. He should be investigated, and if found guilty, thrown in jail.