Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch has launched a scathing attack on Nigel Farage, accusing the former Brexit Party leader of being an opportunistic figure who doesn't truly believe in unionism. The criticism comes after Farage sparked controversy by suggesting that holding another Scottish independence referendum "probably quite reasonable," a stance that has drawn ire from pro-union politicians. In a surprising move, Farage urged Scottish nationalists to back the Reform party in the upcoming Holyrood election, rather than the Scottish National Party, which is seeking to rejoin the EU. As the UK politics landscape continues to shift ahead of the May 7 election, Badenoch's comments highlight the growing divisions within the country over the future of the union.
Tory leader criticises Farage for saying that holding another independence vote ‘probably quite reasonable’Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative party, has accused Nigel Farage of being an opportunist who does not believe in unionism after he urged Scottish nationalists to back Reform.Farage said earlier this week he believed “genuine nationalists” would not support the Scottish National party’s bid to rejoin the EU, and urged them to vote Reform in the Holyrood election on 7 May. Continue reading...
