Free university, cannabis, replacing the Tories: Nigel Farage answers your questions

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has answered questions from ITV News, sent in by social media users.
ITV News will be replicating the same format of asking the party leaders questions sent in by you, throughout the campaign before the General Election on July 4.
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[@lapisredux]

an interviewer who allowed the interviewee to answer...well done.

[@garypearson4007]

I was going to write the same comment until I saw this 😂

[@AliHussain-fz7pd]

No chip on the shoulder trying to project intellect and catch Nigel out for a change. Knew his place, wasn’t trying to be a hero, pulled off as decent an interview as you could get in under 5 minutes

[@SebHUK]

It’s not enough to ask a question and allow the candidate to speak bollocks unchecked (not saying Nigel is). All these people need to be challenged on their answers… but let their answers be heard first!

[@c_n_b]

The complete opposite of the Biased Broadcasting Corporation.

[@billyboy286]

Yeah.. would be great to see this with the other parties too

[@joshwhite4548]

what's Nigel doing trapped in the windows XP screen

[@Jonpoo1]

He’s stuck in the early 2000s

[@reno.zed1]

He is kind of that, Windows XP, look old but can catch lot of people with nostalgia. But try use XP online for about 2 minutes and let me go how it goes

[@benhayes9570]

It looks like a shooting range to me. Maybe how he wants to deal with the immigrants?

[@sonas_music]

You know he's got a shitty yellowing desktop at home in his "office" with windows vista on it

[@gwyn111]

@@Jonpoo1 was a lot better then than today!

[@paulgoldbergdawson]

First time in a long time I've seen an interviewer for a major news network simply ask questions and then respectfully listen to the answers. Good to see!

[@themiddleplace]

That's why it was a terrible piece because he allowed him to say things that are categorically untrue.

[@mac2626]

@@themiddleplace He didn’t say anything untrue comrade.

[@nsoper19]

​@@themiddleplace Such as?

[@jamesfraser536]

Isn't it wonderful to have a journalist who asks questions, and then listens to the answer

[@Farm_Sim_Brisco]

it sure is mate, unlike the biased BBC that pushes their own negative agenda..

[@martydav9475]

Professional journalists usually challenge interviewees on their answers whereas this was just an invitation for someone to give their policy. There's a difference between the two.

[@taverlisk3304]

@@martydav9475 yes he should be challenged, after he's finished giving each answer. Not continual interruptions like the others do.

[@sovkhan4359]

@@martydav9475but journalists cut in halfway through an answer. Why bother asking then if you just want to hear your own voice?

[@LeonDegrelle.z]

You Russbots are usless TBO why you bother 😅

[@digitaldale]

We got Nigel Farage being filmed on a windows XP background before GTA 6.

[@daveysgb]

Next to the Tellytubbie hill!

[@hyperfocus4866]

Xd

[@mrlolmaster1019]

this is going to age like milk in the the Sun but we got Nigel Farage as an MP in the houses of Parliament before we got GTA 6

[@puddletowntom]

Farage on Windows XP in 4k resolution. By God the detail from the sunlight is amazing.

[@krisbradbury5087]

I was about to say the same thing!!

[@manah5479]

Very respectful interviewer that actually let him finish his answers

[@Jonpoo1]

Would be nice if he actually interrogated some of the answers though. Too few interviewers do this - mostly because they don’t have the intellect for it.

[@Tree.house424]

Took the words out of my mouth 👍

[@Red-pv7kx]

@@Jonpoo1Not that… We just don’t feel the need for Fox News rhetoric to impact UK politics.

[@Suve35967]

​@@Jonpoo1 I think Mr Farage gets enough of that from the Left wing media.

[@Prague5342]

@@Jonpoo1 It was clearly meant to be a short interview, so it was more important to get through a few questions rather than getting bogged down on one. In longer interviews I completely agree.

[@Yoofaloof]

This is how you do interviews, BBC.

[@ifitistobeitisuptome]

This is actually how POLITICIANS should do interviews!!...... ACTUALLY ANSWERING QUESTIONS!!!

[@robcz3926]

what is happening here, an itv reporter is asking genuine questions without interrupting??? 😅😂

[@AOD_AnkGrooger]

I know, it's insane.

[@colintuffs568]

And more importantly getting ANSWERS 😂

[@EdgarKlong]

Unusual

[@anaglyphx]

He’s right about university.

[@Manu-Official]

He's right about a lot of things he never delivered.

[@reno.zed1]

He delivered what the richer wanted: brexit.

[@ty194]

​@@reno.zed1Seeing as the entire global ruling establishment didn't want Brexit, I don't know what you're talking about.

[@turbomunch]

@@ty194 You easily led melt.

[@junglegoose4648]

@@Manu-Official like what?

[@megsway]

Been saying for ages stop charging tuition fees on medical degrees / qualification!! Well done Nige!

[@webbo9798]

I was hoping for a bursary for nurses- and this surpassed everything ! This is what we need.

[@JoshuaFindlay]

Agree with the policy. BUT where's the money coming from with all the other cuts to tax he wants to make?!

[@BumbleyBoo]

I feel like he's saying a lot of things to please people. Instead of being realistic with what's achievable considering our economic situation.

[@valormeer]

@@JoshuaFindlay Oversea's aid being cut massively

[@kanedNunable]

@@JoshuaFindlay when they sell off the NHS - which he has stated he will do.

[@luketoddhunter]

out of the 3, this guy gives the best, clear, consistent answers, seems confident in himself and has direction.

[@webbo9798]

Thats Nigel. The other "fake" politicians are terrified of someone who talks down to earth - all reforms policies are no nonsense common sense policies.

[@rogue]

Exactly- he isn’t just spouting the same pc nonsense and avoiding the actual answers. He just says what he thinks. Breath of fresh air

[@tammyjanjan2892]

Because it’s really easy to answer questions when you have no desire to tell the truth and know you will never have to implement your policies. How do I know this. He answered questions just like this during the Brexit campaign.

[@vFLAWLEZZ]

@@tammyjanjan2892the other 2 parties really won’t help out the country mate. We need a change, it’s worth the shot.

[@oliver2629]

​@tammyjanjan2892 Who implemented Brexit tammy? The fact that you blame Nigel for it, clearly shows your lack of understanding in our political system.

[@neil5006]

Go Nigel 👍

[@hyperfocus4866]

Isn't it amazing to hear a free-flowing interview for once?

[@Klinsmann1985]

I just saw a video of someone giving pre-prepared responses to softball questions...must be something wrong with my connection 🤔

[@toomaszobel]

@@Klinsmann1985 He speaks like a normal person, with very reasonable views in almost all areas (please leave your political correctness at home), while not caring about offending anyone. The rest of them just pander to the party line / what is popular. Which is also why the other politicians are so hard to believe, they're just trying to say what gets them the most votes. Starmer won't deliver, or even try to deliver half of what he is saying. You will get more wokeism / high tax / bureaucracy and complain about Labour again for 5 years. It's refreshing to have a politician that says what he thinks. The policy line being taken is basically libertarian. Vote for real change.

[@Klinsmann1985]

@@toomaszobel why are you talking about political correctness? I just said he was clearly reading out pre-prepared answers, it was not a free flowing conversation as the original commentator said. Sorry if that touched a nerve for you

[@LeonDegrelle.z]

Umbongo 🤣

[@LeonDegrelle.z]

THE old saying if you see too many colored letters it's because you want to look odd and be seen 😅 in the Gym

[@jonathonhemlock2812]

Reasonable answers, plenty of clarity, no dithering, represents better opposition than Sunak.

[@webbo9798]

What you see is what you get with Nigel. They try and slate him because he's seen as "too radical" for your mainstream parties- who have now been well found out they are virtually no different from each other and are very worried for their seats.

[@LeonDegrelle.z]

Putlers Piles

[@tomcarhome]

Let's save our great country, Vote Reform UK!

[@karenclayton3582]

Vote for Reform to save our country

[@the0crowd258]

Never trust an investment banker

[@TG-ts3xn]

@@the0crowd258what about the policies though? Ignore personal childish attacks.

[@patrickbateman1660]

Bro "saved" the country with brexit.

[@monkeyboy8424]

How many more nails can the Tory coffin take.....

[@kipp1231]

T this point its just made up of nails

[@BOBBOBBOBBOBBOBBOB69]

They are already dead, their voters are literally dyeing out fast.

[@joshcollins9125]

The more nails, the harder it is for them to climb back out. If you ask me it needs welding shut

[@roman648]

More like it’s totally fallen apart, and the Tory skeleton has fallen out the coffin.⚰️

[@democracyforall]

ALSO we NEED 12 days more bank holidays...If farage anounced that it will be the final nail.

[@UrGro0ve]

Everyone I know is voting for Reform UK 🇬🇧 ❤️

[@gordypattison3543]

And all racists Thank god most dont

[@zakjuly6721]

Muslims for Reform ❤... End the Tories and Labour for war crimes in Palestine..... Vote Reform, help nigel destroy the establishment of Z .. ISTS .... the rest of you save your history and culture , and have Zero tolerance on Crime

[@martynholden3478]

​@@gordypattison3543guess you can't deal with realism maybe you should wrap yourself in cotton wool and find a safe space

[@Not_Dane_Heart]

Happy 12th birthday

[@sirhenrysimmerson9385]

@@gordypattison3543 your wrong about that, dead wrong

[@edwardhaggarty365]

Wow. Two people talking to each other. And actually listening to each other. How refreshing. Question asked. Question answered..

[@happyface1724]

Thats why im voting Reform UK!

[@PWMoze]

Much, much better than the BBC's Nick Robinson's pathetic attempt to mischaracterise and defame Mr Farage, Reform and their supporters. Thankyou for letting Farage actually answer the questions, for not interrupting, for not implying he holds racist or 'far right' opinions, for not throwing up disengenuous accusations of guilt by association and allowing him to put his case forward without bias. Vote Reform.

[@joltee9317]

All the interviewer did was ask him questions and allow him to answer. How is that a good job for a journalist. Honestly, you ppl don't have a clue

[@Unrealchamp88]

Aside from the answer to drugs, I agree with what he's said.

[@malcky630]

You will pay a lot more if it is legalised.

[@Unrealchamp88]

@@malcky630 morally and culturally.

[@MrMattaiusify]

@@malcky630 black market will still exist

[@anicetune]

Probably the best interview I've seen. Actual questions! Actual answers! Just wish this was much longer.

[@BrianBoru5523]

The only question Farage should be asked is Why did you want Tony Blair to be Britains 'vaccine tsar'? Actually why did you want anybody to be a 'vaccine tsar' But back to Blair, Nigel...really?

[@piper5985]

If Nigel said Reform would decriminalise cannabis use he would get a huge number of votes from it.

[@daviecrocket9160]

I think it would be a extremely huge number.

[@piper5985]

@@daviecrocket9160 Massive, Nigel's not seeing it. Oh well everyone who wants to is doing it anyway is not the answer, decriminalisation or making it legal frees up police time the courts and stops people getting criminal records for something so petty.

[@Statueshop297]

@@piper5985he would have my vote. I don’t even use it

[@piper5985]

@@Statueshop297 Ive not had a smoke in years but i stand by those who do. Alcohol is far more damaging than weed in every sense yet having a beer down the pub is part of Nigel's persona. How can we get this message to Nigel and the party?

[@TC8787-yq7og]

I don’t think so, not once people realised the lack of depth in his other policies.

[@liamwodz5405]

Good answers to all those questions..

[@edwardbernthal160]

and did he answer the hash question with a yes or a no, no, he dodged the question and gave a sit on the wall answer. Why didn't he say to the young, remember who it was that caused us to leave the EU, me me me, twas I that fecked your prospects.

[@chrisjones2224]

​@@edwardbernthal160 explain how leaving the EU has damaged their prospects

[@johnmalin1676]

@@chrisjones2224 In fact, how did it damage his prospects ? lol

[@chrisjones2224]

@@johnmalin1676 Because he cannot accept the idea of personal responsibility/accountability it's a bitter pill to swallow, far easier to cling to various and numerous excuses

[@Andrey-fx8mv]

@@edwardbernthal160 Prospects in EU? Like to go work there without knowledge of languages, prejudice against foreigners 10 times higher than in UK, and youth un-employment 30-50%. Great place for our young to go, no surprise that 5 million Europeans chose to stay in UK after Brexit.

[@maxy-sp7cn]

Voting Reform UK and I'll vote the same in the next election. The other parties and the MSM have massively failed this country.

[@petermorris9592]

A vote for the Conservative party is a vote for Labour. Vote REFORM! They may not be perfect, but they're by far the best on offer.

[@stres7288]

If the laws around cannabis are not even forced, then why cant I purchase it from a reputable business that would create jobs and provide taxes to help the general improvement of this country, and not be considered a criminal for consuming something less damaging than current legal drugs? I really hoped despite the conservative nature of the Reform party they would strongly consider changes to our countries cannabis laws.

[@64cousins]

I can tell which of my employees smoke weed. They usually don't last very long in the job. It's not a hard job or anything but you do have to be awake..

[@mambaman9363]

We have such things in Canada. They decriminalized cannabis with government as the distributor and licensed companies producing. Now they queue outside drive in First Nations to get the stuff. It’s like cigarettes there are still people flogging it under the counter. The point is it’s decriminalized. Smoking on the job is right. Who worries where it comes from.

[@ImStuckInStockton]

He shouldn't have used us as an example. It's still federally illegal here so banks won't get involved. I could be wrong but I don't think the UK has the same tension between state and federal laws which create this quasi-legal status. It's not a fully legitimate industry here yet so saying it hasn't worked doesn't make sense.

[@MrNPC]

There is a vested interest in keeping it illegal, example being a Tory MP who campaigned to keep it illegal whilst her husband grows it under license for big pharma.

[@niknakz4339]

I used to smoke weed for 7 years. When you quit you realise that actually, weed is bad. Should be legal, but people who are so adamant about it being legalised have a problem and are dependant on it

[@ifitistobeitisuptome]

WOW!! So refreshing to hear a politician ACTUALLY ANSWER QUESTIONS, without CONSTANTLY trying to dodge them!!

[@user-fg2cq2cb3i]

Farage is a vote for US the people. There hasn’t been a reason to vote till now. I’m 50s never voted now is the time to vote reform.

[@Tom-tp1jv]

as a young person, 23 now moved out when 18. its been TOUGH the lack off opportunity gets worse every year vote reform

[@user-cs5ox4og2p]

They'd rather import -slaves- cheap labour than educate the youth

[@Pugragger]

ITV news has just gone up tenfold in my opinion, this was an excellent interview and the questions were really well put.

[@jimjam3877]

It wasn't an interview. It was just allowing Nigel to list all the eye-catching policies that he knows he'll never have to deliver. He should put them on the side of a bus.

[@Pugragger]

@@jimjam3877 Actually, it was ITV viewers questions on what Reforms plans would be if they actually get a say in the next parliment, don't worry he won't actually be able to do anything because all of the soft headed natives in this country will just vote labour and then cry about paying more tax and not being able to see a gp.

[@LeonDegrelle.z]

You are famous in Spandex komrade 😊

[@JJ-vl1we]

​@@jimjam3877They all get the chance to say what they want and we all get the chance to either believe them or not. Democracy is cool you know

[@bazza2453]

Finally, a straight talking politician that actually answers questions.

[@Manu-Official]

Making promises is easy, delivering promises is something that remains to be seen from Mr Farage.

[@Kylenh]

@@Manu-Official He's never been in Westminster. So he can't deliver them. If he get's into No. 10/Westminster and doesn't deliver like Boris, Cameron, May etc. then I think we can more comfortably say he doesn't deliver.

[@junglegoose4648]

@@Manu-Official Brexit?

[@alanwatterson2850]

More like you've been conned by a snake oil salesman.

[@maewest68]

@@Manu-Official He managed to get Brexit without being elected in the UK parliament. Imagine what damage he could do if we got him into the Commons >:)

[@sambo972]

Nigel is the only 1 who can stop the boats he's got my vote

[@Brockington174]

VOTE REFORM🇬🇧 We must support our country VOTE REFORM 🇬🇧please people young and old go out and vote REFORM. ENGLAND AND WALES NEED YOUR VOTE🇬🇧

[@bevkaveri3916]

VOTE REFORM!

[@BenJ2020]

Vote reform

[@reno.zed1]

No.

[@kdeeuk]

vote reform is a vote for nazis

[@KiNgLeOnIDaStHeGrEaT]

​@reno.zed1 Wake up!!

[@purebasslinenostalgia]

I will be.

[@jackhebdon8360]

i aswell will be!

[@wendyholland2339]

Reform all the way

[@reno.zed1]

Why? It's clearly a scam, they are just the conservatives with a different name.

[@kdeeuk]

they support nazis

[@bikes02]

@@reno.zed1 Why's it a scam? explain

[@cliveo3]

@@reno.zed1 Better than the Islam for the UK under the Labour name .

[@XAVR_]

​@@cliveo3 Wow you really drank the koolaid didn't you

[@curtiso779]

This guy asking questions puts that weasel Nick Robinson to shame

[@johnmore4155]

Everything this guy says makes sense. Why would anyone vote for Labour or Conservative??

[@ty194]

Tribalism.

[@yedann5457]

Only lobotomised people vote conservatives

[@nebula5063]

Status quo bias.

[@alanwatterson2850]

Sorry to hear you're so gullible. So Brexit was a good idea?

[@ty194]

@@alanwatterson2850 It's pretty much inconsequential.

[@daveysgb]

Nevermind Nigel, check out the mullet on the interviewer!

[@NettiGaming]

😂😂😂😂 never thought id see one again

[@HelmutSchmacker.]

He has my respect

[@Umbrey_Dunctum]

He'll probably go Smoko with Nige afterwards.

[@SpahGaming]

@@NettiGaming 80's is back with a lot more than just thatcherism 🤣

[@-Astro--]

Is it alive? 😂

[@sysasst670]

Britain needs Reform - Reform needs your vote.

[@antestyle101]

Ah yes the party who has Liz Truss the woman who crashed our economy as a deputy director thats sounds like such a smart idea! 🤦‍♂️

[@mickyb4796]

Go reform

[@mattstobbsskinn6775]

People died for the right to vote something my grandad reminded me, now it’s my duty to at least be informed

[@marcust123]

Vote reform this man knows what hes talking about if you want change for this country

[@womblediehard123]

Reform all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheAlasarLP]

Don't really agree with everything but man I like the guy.

[@TG-ts3xn]

I agree with him more than I agree with the others!

[@GM-ds3bk]

I'm Definitely Voting Reform

[@davidcooks2379]

I support this policy on university fees. We should subside professions we want to advance and leave it to the market or even penalise those that are wasteful

[@DS9TREK]

I don't agree. Why should I pay more tax so doctors can be richer?

[@ionlyfearphobophobia]

@@DS9TREK Because we need more doctors and other important professions? We don't charge people for middle school, because we realize that wouldn't work, we have to invest in the future to make it work. You do this and they'll be far few people getting liberal art degrees, and instead doing something actually useful in society that will be paying taxes.

[@sirgo0se97]

It would be incredibly unfair to students for some doing degrees to have no debt and others to have tens of thousands of it. There is a better way to encourage people to do certain degrees over others than basically punishing everyone not doing stem.

[@ionlyfearphobophobia]

@@sirgo0se97 You one of those people who've wasted their life on a toilet paper degree?

[@sirgo0se97]

@@ionlyfearphobophobia I wouldn’t call a Law degree that no, and yet it would mean me paying 37 grand when a friend zerkin around doing Computer Science would get to do it for free.

[@DonkeyPac]

Nigel found the Windows XP background. He's unstoppable at this point.

[@Forty-K]

the only politician who answers questions concisely

[@paulward143]

Yes, Nigel, at last, a politician that talks sense

[@robton007]

Vote reform.....no TV licence....leaving the W.H.O..... Trust me he will do the best for his country.... VOTE REFORM...🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@terryharrison5185]

Thick tw®t 🙄

[@KlavarRecordings]

We can watch tv for free, but the Po Po can boot our door in and beat us senseless and drag us off to a detention center if they wish? What a trade off

[@Hickzy]

@@KlavarRecordings What are you talking about? I'm genuinely asking I don't get the police beatings point

[@homosexualpanic]

Ok thanks internet stranger, I'll trust you

[@kehehaho]

​@@HickzyMe neither

[@AliScobbie]

He's like a breath of fresh air

[@SkorpionFlux]

Well done ITV for showing this interview.

[@flashtheoriginal]

I thought he was very engaging and up-front. Fair doos

[@GKupdate14]

Vote Reform. This is the only man makes sense and connected to the real issues of people

[@RileyWritey]

He's a grifter and you've fallen for every trick in the book.

[@gettingbetter12345]

@@RileyWriteydon’t insult, come up with a proper explanation of your thinking

[@stephenoxf]

@@RileyWritey They won't believe you it's futile, let them read the Sun

[@jocoombe3]

I am voting Reform!

[@patdennison4508]

Farrage has my Vote! 🇬🇧

[@sherpafan033]

Bros stuck in an early 2000’s computer desktop screen 😂

[@linda-nl8ib]

I am voting reform Can't wait to go and vote

[@maewest68]

Well done Linda!

[@bazfish2904]

we've all said it before - we need to convince those ppl who arent going to vote, or cant be bothered to vote for either tory or lab to get out of their seat and vote reform UK

[@Gill-pc9nm]

Even if you don't like every one of his answers, he is honest and straight and trustworthy - the best politician we ever had and he genuinely cares about the country and the people. Not your average politician by a long way!

[@oggie451]

if you voted leave vote for me, should be his slogan

[@Noddy21218]

The British people are “thick”, they keep voting for one of the two Tory parties expecting a different outcome ! VOTE REFORM !

[@tabsntoot]

Thick as a whale omelette most nowadays

[@user-ln9jt7rp8b]

And you're thick to think any other party will win

[@mrbeat7405]

Yeah, we must be thick voting for the guy that chose brexit as their “great idea”.

[@Noddy21218]

@@mrbeat7405 Brexit is the same as anything else in life, …you have to work hard and make the right choices to implement it and take advantage of the multitude of opportunities it offers…., unfortunately one of the two Tory Parties decided to do absolutely No work whatsoever and sit on their hands ! When Reform get in,…You will see all the benefits of Brexit !

[@user-ln9jt7rp8b]

@@mrbeat7405 exactly

[@brotherlestat305]

Free University Cannabis sounds like a vote winner 😂

[@ionlyfearphobophobia]

More than that, he appears to have a realistic and responsible approach to cannabis, letting people do them while i guess being strict keeping it away from kids and the workplace

[@Needanewcarnow]

@@ionlyfearphobophobiaexactly. He knows it’s not enforced and maybe it should be emphasized that it isn’t enforced. It should be hidden and kept away from kids. It’s detrimental to the mind when you’re young. It’s a hobby when you’re older.

[@ionlyfearphobophobia]

@@Needanewcarnow I don't think it should be hidden anymore than alcohol. I wouldn't even be against parents using it slightly within reason long as it doesn't get in the way of their parenting like the difference between them having a couple drinks as opposed to getting completely drunk. Though i would also take great issue with 2nd hand smoke for kids, and that applies to tobacco too.

[@Light-lp8rn]

@@Needanewcarnow *Everyone I know who smoked it either developed Schizophrenia, or gave it up due to what they reported as feeling early signs of schizophrenia, and this was out of around 50 people* And this included around a dozen who started smoking it between the ages of 18-21. So I think regarding it being detrimental to your mind, goes beyond children, at least to the age of 21, yet does it stop being detrimental if you start later on, possibly, yet it's hard to tell because I don't really know anyone who started smoking it later in life.

[@Light-lp8rn]

​@@ionlyfearphobophobia *I think due to the stench of cannabis* if it were made legal, (which I don't think it should be for other reasons, you just need much harsher sentences if you want to stop it) it should be reserved to enclosed shops that do not let said stench escape. And that would solve the issue of 2nd hand smoke for kids anyway.

[@OneTwoMark]

If they were to make tuition free for tech, I’d probably actually go back to university. At the moment it’s not worth the debt.

[@CarlEveriss]

Labour philosophy =We need more migration. Doctors, nurses etc because we are going to let millions of immigrants into our country and pay 8m per day on hotels, free beds, free breakfast, free electricity and free dentistry. That's only 25.5 billion a year. BARGAIN.

[@kenedwards6145]

Where did you get that load of cobblers from?

[@Bloodline2009]

Vote Reform UK.

[@jeanclaudejunior]

No. Fraudulent likes in this comment

[@Bloodline2009]

@@jeanclaudejunior 😂

[@jeanclaudejunior]

@@Bloodline2009 it's true. There is something fraudulent about the like button on this comment

[@jeanclaudejunior]

@@Bloodline2009 and there IS something fraudulent in Brexit while it's nothing fraudulent in the US presidential election of 2020 and the one in Brazil

[@jackhebdon8360]

@@jeanclaudejunior your smokin on something different

[@secretsauce202]

There is no point decriminalising cannabis. Just legalise it like in america, canada and germany. Its the same result in all those countries less crime, more jobs, a new industry and new tax income which helps to pay for other policies. Still voting reform.

[@meekrob29]

I agree with your point here, but cannabis isn't generally legal in the US. Legal status varies state to state with some having it fully legal, some only for medical purposes, and a few still fully illegal. However, the federal government still considers it illegal, which limits research and access to banking for cannabis companies and the threat of DEA raid is still present. Additionally, states like California tax it so highly that the illegal market is still the majority. I assume that's partly what Farage means by "not making much of a difference."

[@edwardburroughs1489]

I agree, even though weed is utterly grim. From an electoral point of view decriminalization is a lot less scary and committal though.

[@1984Scholsey]

Rather than drug dealers make a profit the taxman can...it's a money printer for the taxman.

[@DDougz]

Lol " still voting reform" rings like "still voting brexit" Brexiteers in denial STILL lmao

[@marcal1307]

Yet, a student dealing a bit of cannabis at uni, would get life imprisonment, Ben Habib confirmed in an interview on LBC.

[@KnowledgeIsPower-dn4hx]

I want real change. I like straight speaking. Nigel is our man. Actually Nigel is the only man running!!! 🎉🇬🇧🙏

[@KellySmunt303]

Let himself down with the old bud question, didn't he.

[@rich1839]

VOTE REFORM end this madness

[@CROSSNSHOOT]

Nigel is what we need!

[@GlynnPowell]

“I’m Nigel Farage from Ukips, and I say we need to ensure the brightest and best Teletubbies stay in La-La Land, instead of coming over ‘ere to the UK and teaching our kids to say Eh-Oh!! ”

[@Wayne_jetski]

Young people vote for change, Vote REFORM 🇬🇧❤️

[@VictoriaShirley-xx1zm]

Vote reform we need real change and real opposition to Labour

[@antestyle101]

Ah yes Reform the party with Liz Truss the woman who crashed our economy as deputy director what could possibly go wrong there 🤦‍♂️

[@wolfpack5849]

I think endorsing cannabis legalisation would be a good idea for reform, most people, even older conservative voters support the idea

[@trader548]

I think it makes sense too. People who take will still take it whether it's legal or not. Better it is safe and available from reputable places. And of course, the govt can tax it heavily, which will please the tax man and the chancellor.

[@kzalesak4]

Yes, but farage can't say that - nor has he outlawed it completely - it is something that captures the most conservative of voters in this regard

[@phizaal]

Especially since UK is the largest exporter of medical cannabis.

[@DarrenLewarne]

Most of the small parties have had this as a policy for 20 years...

[@JimP-tc7gg]

​@@trader548 The tax revenue it would generate would be insignificant. Thats why the government haven't bothered with it.

[@memoman1962]

Scotland, vote Reform UK. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@stephenmackenzie9016]

He is a statesman. Well articulated responses to anything you throw at him

[@purebasslinenostalgia]

I'll be voting Reform

[@Tilly042Tilford-zo7zt]

As a lifelong conservative voter, I'm going for Reform. I want to be proud of my country again.

[@Waywind420]

The problem with free university is that a) We don't really need university educated workers, we need more skilled tradesmen and paraprofessionals. b) The tax payer spends 200k GBP educating someone and then they leave the country for opportunities elsewhere. Complete waste of money.

[@Jaaammmbbbooo]

Great interview. Farage is the man. Answered all questions clearly and concisely without typical politician drivel.

[@paul_e123]

Ah Windows XP... like a good old pair of jeans

[@rrp6405]

mark its wireless... its definitely not, it needs wires

[@wentoneisendon6502]

The three amigos

[@LeonDegrelle.z]

Linux hive remember that old one chow

[@LeonDegrelle.z]

You Russbots wouldn't dare use microinserter

[@haroldgregory4807]

Well said Nigel am all for .

[@SuzanneJones-qy3zh]

Come on you young reform is your future get the ese toxic tories out

[@wba9652]

Tories and Reform are practically the same. Reform are just slightly more right but Torie MPs are all over the gaff right now.

[@pevebe]

@@wba9652 You must be really far left if you think that's the case, replace reform with labour in that equation and it would actually make sense

[@sirgo0se97]

@@pevebeTories are centre right and Reform are “far” right, although how far is up for debate. Labour on the other hand is typically just blank “left” although this cycle have went more centre left to yoink Tory voters and compete with Lib Dems. Young people are more often than not quite liberal and Labour has offered far more to them than Reform has. Not to say they’ve offered the most but certainly more.

[@pevebe]

@@sirgo0se97 Nah the Torys are objectively speaking left of centre. You can't sit and argue the social attitudes and laws they have implemented over the last 15 years are on the right, if you do you're delusional. Brought in over a million nons in the last year, made gay marriage legal without a referendum, hate speech laws etc etc etc

[@pevebe]

@@sirgo0se97 The torys might market themselves as centre right but they're on the left. Any rational person paying attention to the way they behaved compared to an objectively conservative government like the one in Hungary will say the same Tally up their actions, particularly on social issues and they are left, middle to far left

[@jackinthebox6876]

Nigel doing what he does best, fantastic answers University response was perfect!

[@user-sz8ee6te7o]

WE ARE VOTING REFORM TO MAY PEOPLE HERE

[@kdeeuk]

your voteing for a party that said we should have let hitler do what he wanted to

[@JohnDavidSullivan]

Great questions. Great answers. Thanks ITV

[@SGProductions87]

I would have been more impressed if he said Putin and Kim teaming up is not a problem under a Reform government because we will stop poking the bear and re-establish trade and tranquillity between our nations because that is what will benefit the British people the most.

[@BrassToff]

Everybody has their own experience but I'm employing two women who both did apprenticeships with my firm and, 6 or 7 years later, are both in senior professional roles and are student debt free as a result. They both work hard and I can trust them to do a great job. Neither can understand why anybody would choose a university route; in their case, they certainly wouldn't have achieved what they have.

[@misterfischer2177]

Reform for me 🇬🇧👍👍

[@brother__Jon]

The only question I have is……. What’s going on with the reporters hair 😂

[@sallyrobbertse5418]

Who cares? He let Farage answer!

[@JimP-tc7gg]

mullets = young and cool

[@methanedirigible]

A good way of measuring whether you’re over the hill is if young people do things that you don’t understand. You, sir, are clearly over the hill.

[@JimP-tc7gg]

@methanedirigible as will you soon enough 😉

[@methanedirigible]

@@JimP-tc7gg Well yeah - I’m aware of how time works. I guess your parents thought you looked really strange too, when you came home in your powdered periwig and large buckled shoes back in 1750 🤷‍♂️

[@acepilot3920]

Such a shame he failed the cannabis question for many patients let alone any others criminalised for it. It's why we took it parliament for so many years.

[@R.W.S.]

Just legalise cannabis already. I don't even smoke it these days, but the number of medicinal benefits it has for the general populace is massive. If alcohol and cigarettes are legal - 2 things that provide zero positives and a whole load of negatives - there's no reason why cannabis shouldn't be.

[@tesstickle7267]

Already voted reform.

[@SolomonSolomon-jt1tk]

Victory for this man

[@EscapedTheMatrix]

Decriminalising cannabis would be a game changing decision bringing in hundreds of thousands of votes for the party that sees this

[@daniellaraman]

Cannabis sales in Canada equal about £20m a year to the Canadian economy a much lower population than the U.K. so if you consider legalising it here we could see £30m to £40m a year also remember it our bodies our choice what we put into it no government should make that decision for us

[@pedazodetorpedo]

Not worth the time spent on the legislation for a few million quid. It would need to be billions to be worthwhile

[@SGProductions87]

I am a big advocate for individual liberty; I have always supported legalisation of cannabis and believed in the spirit of the principle of self-determination including with regards to consumption of drugs. However the logical conclusion of the principle is that it includes heroin and fentanyl and other such substances which inevitably zombify and bankrupt their users, even causing them to steal from friends and family to continue to fund their habit. Cannabis does not have this effect. As an advocate for individual liberty one cannot reasonably say that users of hard drugs are, when under their influence, exercising their liberty truly as themselves, or perhaps much liberty at all. Although wilfully, they have lost their ability to legitimately consent to their state of being because they cannot withdraw from it at any time and their decision making has been altered, and for the duration of their high they have become enslaved to the substance. What liberty is that?

[@bimfred]

@@SGProductions87Are smokers exercising their liberty? Or obese people reaching for their next pizza slice? Many things are addictive and detrimental. Not to mention, everyone who wants to buy and use these drugs already does - untaxed!

[@georgefloyd4479]

​@@SGProductions87 Cannabis addiction is also an immense and culturally normalised phenomena, I'm not sure where you would draw the line since cannabis causes a 'zombifying' nature', it destroys motivation and self perception of many users, it is continually related to criminal and violent offenses. It's extremely easy to habitually use and causes long term cognitive degradation. I don't understand why freedom is relegated to acts of psychological self harm, maybe you can enlighten me

[@rrp6405]

the cannabis market in the uk is estimated at £2.6 billion per year