Nigel Farage: Wird Mr. Brexit der nächste Premier?

In Britain, the far-right party Reform UK is currently winning regional elections one after another. Reform is led by the Brexit-prone Nigel Farge, a hard-nosed career politician who, with charisma and eloquence, has become one of Britain's most important figures, even though he has never held government office. But that could soon change. In polls, Reform UK has long since overtaken the incumbent Labour Party. And politically fractured Britain, following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is facing the question of whether yet another general election is imminent. But now, allegations are surfacing that put Farage in a difficult position. These allegations include millions of pounds in cash handouts. Who is Nigel Farage, and will his meteoric rise be followed by a brutal fall? Or will he continue his quest for power and become Britain's next Prime Minister despite everything? 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Who is Nigel Farage? 02:51 Career in the City and Political Beginnings 03:37 Break with the Tories and the Rise of UKIP 04:24 Farage in the European Parliament 05:16 The Road to Brexit: “Fruitcakes” and Political Pressure 07:22 The Brexit Referendum and the Temporary Withdrawal 08:14 Reform UK: A “Leader Party” 08:58 Reform UK’s Program and Values 10:18 Right-Wing Populism and Charismatic Polemics 11:49 The Current Situation: Labour Under Pressure 13:10 The Big Bang: Donations Scandal and Resignation 14:12 Conclusion: What Would a Prime Minister Farage Mean? Featuring: Sebastian Borger (UK Correspondent); Editing: Margit Ehrenhöfer; Camera: Tobias Holub; Design: Yasaman Hasani; Head of Video: Zsolt Wilhelm Did you enjoy the video? Like, subscribe, and support our work: https://abo.derstandard.at/?ref=Podca... THANK YOU!!! Thumbnail photos: AFP/OLI SCARFF; Imago / Ryan Jenskinson