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There's no party that hates the working class more than Reform

· Braindump

…which is saying a lot I know.

For all the talk of “workers” and “ordinary people”, do Reform UK’s policies serve the working class?

No.

In slightly more detail:

Together, these findings suggest that Reform’s self-presentation operates at the level of identity politics and rhetorical appeal, rather than any kind of coherent class-based policy agenda. By presenting themselves as the defenders of “ordinary people”, candidates cultivate an image of class affinity even when their economic priorities and personal backgrounds do not materially reflect working-class interests.

Full study here.

Not too surprising when their leader has pocketed more than £2 million of gifts and extra-curricular income since supposedly becoming an MP.

Nigel Farage is a multi-millionaire who is out for himself and working for the interests of his super-rich friends

And that’s ignoring his slightly-before-that-point secretive and undeclared gift/bribe of £5 million from one of his billionaire pals we all learned about this week.