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British Patriot's avatar

Spectator TV has just released a superb interview with Dominic Cummings which reinforces everything I have said in my article!

I highly recommend it. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQm4PQn-E4k

Just remember that you read it here first, on the BRITISH PATRIOT website!

Grand Poobah's avatar

Once again you have hit the nail firmly on the head. To be clear, I am not a member of Reform nor any other political party for that matter but, given the choice currently available, I will vote Reform in any upcoming elections.

I am however disappointed that Reform have been sitting on their haunches these past few months. In fairness, the media, in the main, have not been giving them the airtime that they were previously enjoying. This may be a deliberate change of tack by the establishment or it may be a result of Reform’s inactivity. Either way, Reform must up their game.

I am also confused somewhat by Reform’s structure and organisation. Some of the ‘big hitters’, with the notable exception of Zia Yusuf, appear to have gone AWOL, leaving appearances to those lesser known/weaker media performers.

One further point, the Tory Party is not gaining ground through its actions it is gaining ground because Reform have retreated. Reform must also recognise that hell hath no fury like an ex party member scorned and, whilst these ex party members are not gaining traction themselves, they are highlighting ‘weaknesses’ in the Reform ranks.

Reform may still be riding high in the polls but the leadership should remember that complacency breeds failure.

Let us hope that this article rouses them from their stupor.

British Patriot's avatar

Not surprisingly, Farage has noticed the dip in Reform's level of support (he can read opinion polls just as well as anyone), and has now pledged a £5 million advertising blitz in the build-up to the local, Senedd and Scottish elections on 7 May.

This will help, of course, but doesn't tackle the real problem that Reform is facing, and that I have explained in my article here. Reform needs MORE POLICIES - especially on the economy and the cost of living (which is top of the public's concerns).

And Reform can't continue to be a one-man-band. Farage must appoint SPOKESMEN for each policy area, who can be seen to be the members of his future Cabinet. And he must give them autonomy to talk about their policy areas and decide policy.

That's what he needs to do to go from protest movement to government-in-waiting.

https://news.sky.com/story/nigel-farage-vows-to-go-double-or-quits-with-5m-local-elections-spending-blitz-13489434

Lola's avatar

Farage is not perfect. Nobody is perfect. I am still voting Reform.

British Patriot's avatar

I am certainly not suggesting that you shouldn't!

Reform is the largest party on the Right and most patriots will certainly be supporting them.

I am merely pointing out that they need to up their game and making some positive suggestions as to how they can do so!

Lola's avatar

What else can they do? They have no power yet.

John R Ramsden's avatar

I can only assume that Farage is content for now for Badenoch to be his attack dog against Labour, and in due course will be able to (as he has already) ramp up his reminders of all the Tories' repeatedly broken promises. Also, there's every chance the daft suicidal Tories will replace Badenoch with another centrist globalist Remainer, who Farage can then criticise perhaps more convincingly.

John R Ramsden's avatar

Although the Turing program is no longer active, so my point is only academic, I'm not sure it is wise long term for the UK to be paying to send the most able to European universities where these students will be steeped in globalist pro-EU doctrines and become ardent Remainers! That must be one aim of this Erasmus program, i.e. to indoctrinate and train potential EU leaders of the future.

So if (when) Reform win the next election, a new Turing program should be started in which every top grade student participating, whether from the UK or elsewhere in Europe, goes to a UK university.

Karl Alaniz's avatar

I’m hearing more and more how Farage and Reform should be voicing the concerns of British people in a much stronger and direct way.

I sort of agree with it, and if it were me, I’d go out all guns blazing.

If Farage were to do this, it would give ammunition to MSM (unbelievable, but some people still listen to MSM 🤪)to twist the words and potentially damage the chances of votes from people that are undecided which way to turn.

So I think a degree of subtly is perhaps a good thing.

Rupert Lowe was a huge loss, I wish they could sort out their differences and join forces again.

jackie's avatar

As a member of Reform and hoping to be a Reform Councillor, my belief is Reform is reaching people, knocking on doors and speaking to people is showing us that. We are working hard to make changes locally, get more transparency on local issues and decisions made by councillors. Its a fight but one, with the voters help, we will win and you will see the results Reform can bring and feel confident to vote Reform in the next General Election.

British Patriot's avatar

Good luck getting elected!

Inside Britain's avatar

I am a Reform UK voter, and I believe it is a lot simpler than that. That now they have levelled out. Each day they are still getting new members, but the numbers are tiny compared to previously, but they now have more members than Labour. They were never going keep growing at the rate they were, the momentum has stopped. And given that - they will have dips and surges the same as the other two main parties.

British Patriot's avatar

I do not accept that 30% is Reform's ceiling in terms of public support. I believe that with the right policies and better messaging and presentation they should certainly be able to get up to 40%.

Hellish 2050's avatar

Here is my latest email to MPs. It is to all MPs. It is a very serious matter.

I highly doubt that Farage / Reform will react to it. To do so would be a 180 degree turn for them regarding Islam.

It has the potential to cause some re-thinking of core priorities.

Email to MPs: The UK has a binary choice: EITHER become Islamic, OR retain nuclear weapons

President Trump has given a very clear warning, that must not be ignored.

https://hellish2050.substack.com/p/email-to-mps-the-uk-has-a-binary

Hellish 2050's avatar

Good article.

I have been writing, numerous times, to MPs. I think the Tories have been taking heed.

Farage is courting the Muslim vote. The Tories have now noticed that this is a weakness.

I monitor my book sales. After emailing the Tory MPs I noticed an increase in sales of the book "How the Tories can beat Reform". No not best seller territory, but an indication that some of them are reading it:

HOW THE TORIES CAN BEAT REFORM

REFORM UK IS PROVING TO BE A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT

The Conservative Party lost many seats in 2024, and this was with good reason. They had utterly betrayed those who put their trust in them. They took immigration to record levels, despite their repeated promises to bring it down. They need a period in the wilderness as punishment.

Reform UK is making bold promises, but careful analysis shows they will be a huge let down too, in other ways. The UK urgently needs a political party that will halt and reverse the existential crisis. The Conservatives could do it, but only if they heed the recommendations in this book. Time is very rapidly running out now. There can be no more blunderings

Paperback: https://www.lulu.com/shop/hellish-2050/how-the-tories-can-beat-reform/paperback/product-57ywngj.html

Ebook: https://www.lulu.com/shop/hellish-2050/how-the-tories-can-beat-reform/ebook/product-q6d782m.html

Paul's avatar

Once it's time to vote they'll come out.

jackie's avatar

He is putting tax payers money being spent wisely as top of the agenda.