Nigel Farage doubles down on plan to rip up British politics with two major changes: ‘An abomination!’
Nigel Farage has called for sweeping reforms to Britain’s political system, declaring the House of Lords “an abomination” and advocating for proportional representation in elections.
The Reform UK leader has doubled down on his plan to transform British politics with two major changes to how democracy functions in the UK.
“What this election taught us is how out of touch Parliament is with the country,” Farage said, pointing to what he described as the “odd result” of the last election.
He insisted that the current voting system needs reform to include “an element of proportionality” to better reflect the will of voters.
Nigel Farage says he remains firm in his commitment to change how Britain votes – despite the current system’s potential to play in his party’s favour
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Farage questioned whether an upper chamber is needed in its current form, calling the House of Lords’ construction “an abomination.”
The Reform leader outlined his vision for a new voting system, suggesting “a sort of AV+ system, where you have two ballot papers.”
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Nigel Farage heralded a remarkable set of results for Reform UK GB NEWSHe also expressed strong support for more direct democracy through referendums on major national issues.
“One of the biggest political changes of our time was Brexit. Why is that? It’s because we asked the people,” Farage said.
He argued that the public deserves to have a say on significant matters affecting their lives.
“I think there are major issues around our life where the public deserve to have a say in referendums,” he added.
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Farage’s reform agenda comes amid significant electoral gains for his party, which won control of ten local authorities in recent elections.
Reform UK also secured victory in the Runcorn by-election, bolstering Farage’s claim that he is on course to become Prime Minister.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch acknowledged this possibility when asked if it was feasible that Farage could enter Downing Street.
“As I said, anything is feasible. Anthony Albanese: people were writing him off. He has just won a landslide,” Badenoch told the BBC.
She added that her job was to ensure Farage “does not become prime minister because he does not have the answers.”
Recent polling has shown Reform UK challenging the traditional two-party system that has dominated British politics for a century.
Farage has sought to distinguish himself from other politicians, claiming he is motivated by principle rather than personal ambition.
“Just because everyone else in politics is in it for self advantage and not principle – don’t assume I’m one of those,” he stated.
The Reform UK leader emphasised that his political career is driven by a desire for meaningful change.
“I am not one of these people who went to Oxford University dreaming to be prime minister, I’m in it to change things,” Farage said.
His party has also announced plans to use “every instrument of power” to resist housing asylum seekers in Reform-controlled areas.
Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf revealed the party is preparing potential legal challenges against the government on this issue.