Farage ‘assessing’ return amid warning Reform UK could pick off Tories: politics live

Farage makes a comeback on GB News following his stint in the jungle. The notorious former UKIP leader, Nigel Farage, has returned to his regular role as a commentator for GB News after spending some time in the heart of Mother Nature on reality TV show, I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. Farage had joined the cast of the show for its most recent season, raising eyebrows as he swapped his three-piece suits for a piece of cloth in the Australian wilderness. However, his absence was just temporary, as he has now resumed his usual position on the GB News panel. The right-wing politician is known for his divisive views, which have often landed him in controversy, although he does have a sizeable following amongst those that agree with his staunchly Eurosceptic views. It remains to be seen if his time in the jungle has changed his stance on any of his core tenets, although it is unlikely given his history of political stubbornness. Nevertheless, Farage's return will no doubt be a rallying call for those that value his contributions to the commentariat, while his detractors will likely view his appearance with little enthusiasm.

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The head of Reform UK, Richard Tice, expressed that Nigel Farage is taking the time to consider his comeback in politics. However, he is optimistic that the founder of the party would take part in some capacity during the upcoming general election campaign.

During a press conference held on Wednesday to launch the Reform party's campaign for the upcoming election, Mr. Tice made a statement suggesting that if Labour wins the election, there would be a catastrophic event known as "Starmergeddon."

He stated that Sir Keir Starmer would lead Britain in the direction of the EU, and referred to both the opposition and Tories as being part of the same "socialist coin".

Beforehand, there were rumors about the possibility of Nigel Farage showing up at the press conference. Recently, he participated in the reality show I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, sparking speculations about his comeback to active politics.

Ultimately, Mr. Farage was a no-show, however, Mr. Tice expressed his strong belief that his forerunners will be involved in the forthcoming election campaign at some point.

Siblings Thank UK Public For Support - Part Two

In a blog post, Jola Dushku expressed her gratitude towards those who contributed to the GofundMe campaign to bring back her brother Leonard Farruku's body and arrange his funeral. She specifically thanked individuals from the UK, the Albanian community in the UK, and Albanians all over the world for their overwhelming support and generosity.

Your compassion and generosity will always remain in my heart and provide our family with the same level of solace, as we can now bring his remains back home.

The UK citizens have shown immense humanity by taking the responsibility of repatriating the body of my brother to Albania, contrary to the unhelpful attitude of the Home Office in this matter.

We were able to accomplish everything in a single day with the help of everyone involved, including the PA news agency who kindly supported our campaign, along with the UK and Albanian media. Our family solicitor Mr. Mark Scott and the Inquest organization in London also provided invaluable assistance. I am deeply grateful to all of you. Sincerely, Jola.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain posted a blog on January 3, 2024 at 5:27 PM.

Grateful Sister Of Bibby Stockholm Fatality Thanks UK Public - Pt. 1

The kin of a man from Albania who passed away while on the Bibby Stockholm vessel has expressed her gratitude towards the people of the United Kingdom for their great kindness. The fundraising campaign, which aims to bring back his remains back home, has raised an amount close to twice its initial goal of £10,000.

On December 12, Leonard Farruku was discovered motionless on the lodging vessel located at Portland Port, Dorset.

During an inquiry led by Dorset coroner Rachael Griffin, it was revealed that a post-mortem examination revealed the cause of death to be the result of "constriction of the neck" which occurred due to "hanging by a cord."

During the hearing that occurred in the previous month, it was stated that there were no indications of foul play, and the case was postponed until a later point when a complete hearing could take place.

A fundraiser was initiated by Mr. Farruku's relatives via GoFundMe to collect £10,000 to transport the remains of the 27-year-old back to his homeland. His body is currently situated in a mortuary in Dorset.

On Wednesday, the fundraising effort had amassed a total of £18,784.

Shaun Bailey Accused Of Sexism Over Vorderman Comment

Lord Bailey recently spoke to GB News regarding the former Countdown star and pointed out an observation. He believes that there seems to be a contradiction between her serious political commentary and her Instagram posts which prominently feature her buttocks and breasts. Lord Bailey questioned whether it is possible for her to be both things simultaneously.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain posted on January 3, 2024 at 4:31 pm.

London Hospital Picketed By Junior Doctors Starting Six-day Strike

On Wednesday 3 January, junior doctors started their six-day strike, which is now the longest in the history of the NHS. These doctors gathered outside some of the UK's hospitals, such as St Thomas' Hospital in London, to express their frustration about their salary dispute with the government. They wore colourful BMA clothing, and displayed signs with slogans including "Reduced pay keeps the doctor away," featuring a map of Australia, which has become an increasingly popular destination for British doctors to work. The strike happened after failed negotiations between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA), which wants a 35% pay increase.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain posted a blog entry on January 3rd, 2024 at 3:50 PM.

Reform UK Rejects Tories, Farage Declines MP Bid

During the party's election campaign kickoff on Wednesday, he declared that Reform would not enter into any agreement with the Conservatives, no matter what. Back in 2019, the collective previously recognized as the Brexit Party withdrew numerous aspirants to assist Boris Johnson in obtaining a majority.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain posted a blog entry on January 3, 2024 at 3:30 PM.

UK's Stats Watchdog Probes Sunak's Asylum Backlog Clearance Claims

According to information obtained by The Independent, the Office for Statistics Regulation is currently in the process of scrutinizing the declaration made by Rishi Sunak and James Cleverly regarding the elimination of the asylum backlog.

Mr. Sunak alleged that the asylum backlog has been resolved, despite there still being approximately 100,000 cases in line to be examined, which includes 4,500 legacy asylum cases.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain posted a blog on January 3, 2024 at 3:08PM.

Record-breaking NHS Strike By Junior Doctors Begins

According to specialists, the NHS's longest strike, which is currently underway, is happening at an inopportune moment. They cautioned that older patients may delay seeking medical attention because of the ongoing protests.

The heads of hospitals announced that the healthcare system is currently experiencing a high demand period during the winter months. In response, junior doctors in England are protesting for six days by demonstrating on picket lines.

The NHS Providers organization stated that this unusual action will cause a postponement in providing healthcare to numerous patients.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain wrote a blog post at 3:53 pm on January 3rd, 2024.

Ed Davey Unveils 'Tory Removal Service' On Visit To Tory Territories

The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, made a declaration that his party is the "Tory Removal Service." On the 3rd of January, he commenced his political campaigning for the year by going to Conservative seats located in Surrey. He came to a campaign rally in Guildford in a vehicle that had a label on the side saying "Ed Davey's Tory Removals" alongside a picture of the Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak. Sir Ed addressed the crowd stating that he was starting "Ed Davey's Tory Removals" and it was the premium service for unseating Conservative MPs who form the blue wall. The audience found his statement funny.

On January 3rd, 2024 at 2:30 pm, Maryam Zakir-Hussain wrote the following blog post.

Lee Anderson Sees Reform As A Grave Danger

Lee Anderson, the Tory deputy chairman, has stated that Reform poses a greater danger to the country than Labour. He further implied that his own position could be in jeopardy because of the party.

The representative for Ashfield, located in Nottinghamshire, expressed praise for Mr. Farage's recent accomplishments and called for his candidacy and leadership in the next Reform party election to drive progress forward.

According to Mr Tice, Lee is extremely concerned and frightened that we might render him unemployed.

To be completely truthful, there are many Conservative Members of Parliament who are currently in a comparable situation. They should cease supporting the harmful policies of the Conservative Party, stop making excuses for their wrongdoings, have the courage to take action, and switch sides.

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No Tory Alliance After Reform Rules

Reform UK has decided not to form any alliances with the Conservative party whom they believe are running scared. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak is facing renewed criticism from his rivals to hold a nationwide vote.

The chief of the political party associated with Nigel Farage, Richard Tice, stated with full confidence that there will be no agreements made, even though some members of the Conservative party may have requested otherwise.

Instead of holding onto power, the Liberal Democrats have called on the Prime Minister to organize a general election in May.

During a press conference held close to Parliament, Mr. Tice expressed that the nation would like to have an election "before long" due to voters wishing to "penalize the Tories for dividing Britain."

On Wednesday, while addressing a group of people at a fancy hotel, he stated that the Conservatives are actually really scared.

Indeed, as the new year begins, we are already seeing people making requests for special treatment. These requests often take the form of "please don't stand here" or "please don't stand there." Additionally, individuals may also try to position themselves as "nice guys" who share the same beliefs and values as their peers.