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[@winstoncorrigan4309]

The rat took the money from the most deprived areas and bragged about it

[@custa73burner]

Farridge is the very epitome of wanting to be the centre of attention but having no talent.

[@peterrauth118]

He should've joined a boy band, or a girl band. Bananarama maybe?

[@brusselssprouts560]

So why was Ed Davey singled out? Sorry Tim - Thumbs down fr that unecessary comment.

[@stephenfarthing3819]

@@custa73burner And also precious little sense as well! Probably had surgery for it's removal.

[@gerardpeterbrennan]

Ed Davey deserves to be regularly singled out for the things he did when in office. He enabled the sell off of Royal Mail, which is crime enough. But then he also completely failed to notice the massive scandal going on right under his nose at the Post Office. It was his job to oversee mail services, and he was asleep on the job. He's entirely proven beyond a shadow of doubt that he is not fit for public office. At best he's just completely incompetent.

[@stephenfarthing3819]

@@custa73burner I will say this. If the Conservatives had done 60 lost seats worse and if the Liberal Democrats had done some 35 seats better. I would have called for Sir Ed Davey to stand down as Liberal Democrat leader. Unfortunately, things are still too precarious. We don't know who is going to be the leader of the Conservatives and Reform UK have caused considerable issues of complications! Many of their candidates fell strong seconds or firm thirds in many of the constituencies - and even I am uncertain of that. So much so. That in instances such as this - I have little choice but - for now - to defend Sir Ed Davey! Owing to the precariously difficult situation. I've seen a sea change that has left me in very uncomfortable territory. I will wait until the end of November of this year. I do believe that there is going to be a large swathe of defections from the Conservative Party - some will go towards Reform UK, others either to the Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green Parties! Most I suspect will end up with the Liberal Democrats and that'll alter things considerably! But when it does! I will call for Ed Davey to stand down! For now I have to wait and see!

[@Ricimer671]

Regarding Farage, there is an old saying" a wise man speaks because he has some thing to say, a fool speaks because he has to say something", sums up Farage perfectly.

[@almafrith778]

Well said.

[@annettekearney9798]

Sunak was quite happy to sling mud and lie as a PM. No I’m not forgiving him.

[@eastlondon666]

Crocodile tears, don't forget what this terrible government done over the last 14 years.

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

Yes and the covert stealth way people died because of their vicious legislation,and to their own people ,all because they were born poor. So glad terminator Cameron gone ..vile creep.

[@jamesjennings-yd2bc]

I'm genuinely shocked to hear Farage actually turned up for work.

[@olwenloud9704]

Only because he has to be sworn in to get his money.

[@edwardpenny7698]

Give it time

[@patrikfloding7985]

But he’s on TV in the HoC!

[@michaelburggraf2822]

Probably got kicked out of bed by Richard Tice: "We're in this together now." Probably quickly disappearing spelunking...

[@malcolm8564]

He did turn up once in Brussels, there's a video of him making a deeply insulting speech and bringing the UK into disrepute.

[@edmurth]

It’s funny that Farage decided to insult John Bercow’s height just to demonstrate what a small man Farage is.

[@faygreville8368]

I called him a poisonous dwarf when coming across him in Strasbourg he was insulting lawyers. Farage little creep

[@Jamie-uk2zh]

@@faygreville8368 But the person who defended Pedoos in court is A ok with you such fine standards you have

[@MandyAustin-nl4cn]

Haven't Labour and Tim been doing that to Sunak?

[@topbrew42]

Yes a little, little man

[@mrman991]

It's because farage doesn't actually have any strength at all, it's all predicated on punching down and selling people fear and dissatisfaction to get people to vote for him. If Labour manage to improve the lives of the majority of people, Reform will evaporate

[@user-mw8dj9li9o]

Is the appropriate thing to say of Farage - Tosser!

[@richardh8082]

Yup

[@LukVik]

👍🙌👊

[@philipnesbitt3334]

Amongst others, yes.

[@peterrauth118]

Unrivalled in mass debating

[@Lynnefromlyn]

I think that’s being monumentally overly polite, to be honest.

[@benriddings]

Farage delivered a quite graceless account of himself which is not surprising.

[@gregjones8412]

Yes, he didn't quite outdo his juvenile Union Jack waving routine at the EU, but it was close. Let's hope the charlatan is fully exposed for the graceless narcissist he really is, and that those in deprived areas that he's managed to hoodwink will also see him uncloaked before too long.

[@midnightmoves7976]

please stop trending Far-age

[@davefave4351]

Seeing Farage sitting in the House and hearing him speak I'm reminded of the German Federal elections of 1932... Just sayin'.

[@joeduffy3309]

The sight of that man in the British parliament just shows how far down the gutter the Tory party has dragged politics.

[@fjphoto23]

Just shows there are like minded people who voted for him.

[@susanmiller1201]

Isn’t it a shame that he and his odious colleagues didn’t understand this wisdom when in office!

[@indoora]

The comment Farage made was unnecessary and shows his character.

[@howardosborne8647]

Exactly what I'd expect from such a graceless gobsh1te.

[@MrTonyHeath]

or lack thereof

[@danielharper2329]

but an honest comment in his view. Better to have honest political fall out than some dishonest harmony.

[@Stephanie-wf6xr]

​@@danielharper2329 When he's love of Putin comes back to bite him, his Senior Campaign Manager, was he being honest or establishment stitch up. 😂😂

[@leegould5306]

Bercow deserved to be called out for his anti-democratic abuse of his powers as speaker of the house..

[@John-yi1mk]

Sunak knowingly and blatantly lied repeatedly during the election. He was the most abusive politician after Farage by constantly cutting off people who expressed a different view. He's had a political kick in the goolies, that is normally a great humbler. As for Farage he wasn't as obnoxious as expected. But he will get back to his worst. Nigel didn't know 30p Lee has been a Tory MP and Reform MP before this general election. Hopefully, Starmer's manner will become the norm.

[@kemback1086]

Very nice speech by Sunak which conveniently denies the damage which he and his gang have inflicted on this country. Typical.

[@sphinx1017]

What will Farage do when he actually has to deliver something instead of just criticising others?

[@howardosborne8647]

He'll just continue to stoop to new lows of backbiting and sniping at others in the house

[@DavisJ-ln6fw]

Nothing because he doesn't want to govern he want to .....B..t...Ch about what's wrong.

[@zephyr8072]

The same thing he did when he wasp an MEP. Avoid actual work and grandstand about how everything bad is someone else’s fault.

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

@@zephyr8072Farage is a lazy pissed up layabout waiting for opportunities to rake in money ..that’s his motive in life and make the poor suffer.

[@markbriten6999]

Reckon his constituency will never see or hear from him again​@@zephyr8072

[@coastalsandwich]

I too was sat thinking "where was this man his entire term?", that aside, you could see the weight pouring off his shoulders as he spoke

[@stephenbain389]

Hopefully he will ditch the jumped up schoolboy routine while in opposition. That was one of the mostly ghastly aspects about Sunak while he was PM.

[@lancewalker5895]

Sunak attended parties during lockdown. He instigated eat out to help out without discussing the impact with the scientists but knowing that it wouldn't be good. He left the D-Day celebrations early. He broke the ministerial code on several occasions, particularly by quoting incorrect statistics/data. He supported some disgusting statements and actions by his ministers, such as painting over murals in children's detention centres or 'homelessness is a way of life,' and removing homeless peoples' tents. So he may have some humility now but he showed little leadership or humanity whilst Chancellor or PM. He may be sorry for losing so many Tory MPs, but the country has shown that it's glad. So he, Hunt, along with the rest of the Tory right wing fascists need to be dispensed with out of UK politics forever.

[@aliservan7188]

I follow American politics ore closely than UK politics. So it's extremely heart-warming to see such respect, such honour, such basic human decency on display as opposed to the disgusting fascism and hate seen in American politics.

[@MrTonyHeath]

except Farage.

[@aliservan7188]

@@MrTonyHeath Well durrrr, that Hitler wanna be is a POS and is not going to be able to swing the lead like he did as an MEP

[@itemushmush]

@@MrTonyHeath hey dont worry, he's trying to degrade our parliament to what they have over there

[@LadyDiamondIsHereNow]

Jeremy Hunt, Sunak, they’re all deplorable. I have no time for any of those Tories after 14 years of destroying the safety net via Austerity, Brexit, proroguing Parliament, lockdown parties, PPE lane scandal, ‘pile the bodies high’, etc., etc.. They can all go jump. As for ‘some are more equal than others’??? Really? Quoting George Orwell? A bit of a diss there, under the guise of a genteel haw haw. Orwell was writing about all forms of totalitarianism- left or right. At least Sunak acknowledged Abbott with a genuine tone. I wonder if the like will ever understand that Tories have always harboured amongst their ranks, those who don’t like brown people. Ferengi is self-involved, puffed up with self- importance. He has no social graces

[@xforeverknightx]

I'm from Ashfield and I am honestly concerned about our representation as reform just seem to want to make headlines. There was no need for Farages comments other than to draw attention to him, he's like a toddler "Look at me mummy, look at me I've put my own pants on" and it feel like Mr Anderson is just falling in line with him. I want an MP to fight for my constituency and not be more interested in starting dramas to help further his career with GB news, which in my opinion is a conflict of interest and a whole other topic

[@davidpowell6098]

Where was this sincerity the last 14 years? More faces than a town hall clock.

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

All I heard was a squeaky, farting sound from a two-faced rat. {:o:O:}

[@skurge101]

It seems Farage cannot speak without assigning blame or criticism at someone or something else...but his petty one note politics could quickly come to wear on even his most ardent of supporters!!

[@cinziam457]

Classic Narcissist. They can never be wrong. Farage is dangerous. He's a Putin-apologist like Trump, Orban, Le Pin, Meloni,

[@geraldcapon392]

Merci Prof. Tim Wilson.. Farridge's intervention was true to form and character, an anti-semitic tirade from a big toerag.

[@MamaSparx74]

We shouldn’t be surprised by Farage’s unprofessionalism, this is how he behaved as an MEP. The man craves attention and is utterly narcissistic, so this is what we can expect from him. He will do his best to grab headlines rather than serve constituents, he cannot help himself.

[@itemushmush]

grabbing headlines like his best pal trump grabbing p8ssies!

[@williamwade641]

Farridge spoke like a plonker.

[@__globalcitizen__]

Farage took a 💩 in the middle of the floor while everyone was watching...

[@patchso]

He shat his own pants while everyone was watching, I think might be a better analogy :-)

[@joangordon3376]

Where the h*ll was this man when he was Prime Minister?

[@Arthur_Pint]

He was going against his instincts by pandering to the extreme 'Tory right', even though 'deep down' he must have known that they were all full of cr*p.

[@MandyAustin-nl4cn]

He was there but you had your partisan hat on.

[@willpulford8893]

​​@@MandyAustin-nl4cnmaking transphobic jokes a few weeks after a teenager was murdered, and her parents were in the gallery right above? Is it partisan to find that grossly offensive behaviour? Is it partisan to think that's very different to the attitude that rishi sunak showed in his speech yesterday?

[@nicolaablett7790]

No longer having to worry about his handlers and ISRA HELL perhaps

[@gregturner_awod]

True dignity and wisdom from all speakers (as shown in this video) preceding Farage, who once again demonstrated his foul character admirably.

[@cvhawkeye6255]

Should have had this tone since he became PM. But the arrogance is his entire party brought their own downfall until the voters showed them whose boss.

[@continuumhypothesis2476]

Farage shows he is just a one trick pony, you won Nigel, get over it.

[@josephturner7569]

I got a 24 hour YT ban for comparing him to a failed Austrian painter.

[@joeduffy3309]

Same here, I got one for suggesting he was regularly cleaning the boots of that guy that invaded Ukraine with his tongue

[@LukVik]

Me 2!!!!

[@nicolaablett7790]

I got a threat for hateful speech or maybe a warning Its very biased in its regulation

[@josephturner7569]

"Brazil, when hearts were entertaining June.........".

[@somniumisdreaming]

I worry about Diane Abbotts health, her hands and speech are shakey. I hope the best for her.

[@PlanetaryCitizen]

Me too 🙏

[@Jamie-uk2zh]

Soon she can join her heroes Stalin and chairman Mao 😂

[@richardh8082]

@@Jamie-uk2zh Fool

[@PlanetaryCitizen]

@@Jamie-uk2zh Putin's heroes I believe! 😂

[@Jamie-uk2zh]

@@PlanetaryCitizen Same as Corybns and diannes

[@user-bt8cz9nv4x]

Dignitas, gravitas and veritas - things we all wish we had and Farage lacks in abundance!

[@phonepower66]

With farage it’s always somebody else who is to blame …for everything.

[@camelotchimp]

Everything about Farage is about making headlines. Nothing of any substance actually there.

[@cinziam457]

Classic narcissist -- ditto for BoJo & Trump: Over-promise, under-deliver. Always blame the other for personal failings -- Farage/Brexit, Trump/everything.

[@SilverbackMatt]

Nigel will rock the house Tim, and he certainly hasn't fallen at the first hurdle.......Nigel Farage has just started his dominance over these out of touch people.

[@mn7024]

They're probably thinking - farage should quickly come and go like Galloway 😂

[@guitarbobish]

Standard Farage .I'm looking forward to seeing what he does for his constituents because that will be probably of little interest to him,and it's a good marker of the value of an MP.We shall see.

[@annemoncrieff3875]

Diane abbott praising the spkr who ignored her, how many times i forget, when she was being discussed. Rising above it all.

[@togaspin7518]

Nothing to do with Farage's inexperience, he just knows he's being televised.

[@junehargreaves6837]

Sunak is so relieved that's obvious was out of his depth, California Here I Come thats a very old song

[@Kendoujo]

Farage got exactly what he wanted already, of the 125 comments I just checked, 50 of them are talking about him. He is there to increase his profile, dont help him. (Im guilty of it now too, fuck!)

[@malcolmstockbridge2569]

Its exactly how Trump got where he is.

[@colinairey7257]

Never wanted the Tories to win what a great speech from Sunak. Farage no class just bitter and blaming others. .

[@karllincoln6859]

Not everyone is designed to be Prime Minister, it affects people in different ways, and some rise to the occasion while others are overwhelmed by it.

[@margaretknight8690]

What a happy, positive atmosphere there was in the H of C yesterday with everyone wishing the speaker well and thanking him for his service, welcoming the new MPs of all parties and with Rishi Sunak being gracious and humble in defeat. The only sour note was introduced by Farage and his criticism of Bercow as former speaker - the member for Clacton revealed just how small-minded and petty he is.

[@patchso]

I quite enjoyed the audible groans from Parliament as he began speaking.

[@Lynnefromlyn]

@@patchsome too!

[@Mr.Edd3905]

Apart from Reform being there. It's good to see the Commons return to some normality.

[@patchso]

Is there an argument for us all agreeing to completely ignore everything that NF does and says? He’s a grifter who makes money by getting publicity. Without publicity he is nothing. He now has an actual job to do representing the people of Clacton. That’s all he is. Let the people of Clacton decide if he is doing the job that they pay him to do, and if not let them hold him to account.

[@PlanetaryCitizen]

I was impressed by Diane Abbott's speech. She's such a sweet lady. She didn't look very well though.

[@david-pb4bi]

She is only hanging on for a few months so she will get a seat in House of Lords, her plan from the start.

[@PlanetaryCitizen]

@@david-pb4bi I see 🙄🙄

[@leso204]

Yeah sweet' a doughnut a ring doughnut (no jam in the middle)

[@PlanetaryCitizen]

@@leso204 Commenting from a channel with no content I see.

[@anonymous20220]

Sunak didn't want to leave the ECHR or take Britain into a war, so he ran away from the responsibility.

[@rmyronovich4382]

Farage's comment about John Bercow shameful. He lacks what is needed to be a top statesman!

[@honberg193]

I concure with your obsevations Tim. And Farages unprecedented break from convention. I say let him show himself to not be the stateman, but a purposfull disruption.

[@cinziam457]

That's what Fascists do: Create chaos.

[@honberg193]

@@cinziam457 Most of his core followers appear to fit that definition. Hopefully those that couldn't vote Tory or Labour at the election, Will wake up to what is really going on. I monitor his core followers, and I've nearly thrown up reading what they write.

[@cinziam457]

@@honberg193 And what's concerning is that people fall for these "charismatic" figures. They are manipulative liars. I just saw a clip of Trumpers saying, "Thank God for Putin". Russian propaganda has been uttered on the floors of Congress. Tucker Carlson went to Russia to do a propaganda piece and the Trumpers (low-info) were all wondering why Dems think Putin's bad. No words.

[@leso204]

I think farage has lost the plot , he ought to keep his trap shut he would be better thought of ........

[@neilstanniland1011]

Farage should change his name to mirage,he is mostly smoke and mirrors,he will be happy now as in Brussels he again has salary and potrntial pension,and as in Brussels contribute nothing . How long till he disappears back to Brussels to start his waffle factory.,he must have a head start in waffling.

[@reliableandrew]

Very succinct and insightful overview of the events and individuals involved, Tim, thanks. Farage of course couldn’t resist a back-handed, discourteous jibe at Bercow, but unfortunately many will dismiss it as just ‘harmless banter’. 🤷🏽‍♀️ 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Totalinternalreflection]

They always do this when they lose power, especially this single speech knowing the eyes of history are on it. They've been absolutely vile, nasty, angry, vindictive, and corrupt beyond belief. I will never forget the last 14yrs. I'm not buying any performance of kindness and dignity at this point. Diane Abots speech was great though was great, she deserves to be mother of the house.

[@Sjb-on5xt]

I would bet the house that Rishi Sunak resigns as an MP before the end of the year to go for much richer pickings in the US.

[@niftynige]

Farage belongs in the garage.

[@snoggydog123]

Although i fundamentally disagree with your remarks concerning Hunt, I totally agree with you on Sunak. He was a true gentleman in defeat. Incidentally, he did the one thing Boris Johnson never did: he apologised to his colleagues. What a refreshing change.

[@johnedwards230]

Nice speech from Sunak, very contrite and pitched in a good tone. The Conservatives need to lose the nutters and pitch themselves more like that Farage is just trouble, a petty weak man

[@markmasterson4811]

Interesting to compare the folks sitting behind starmer and sunak. The one, mainly backed by female mps, the other by a sea of blue suits and ties. Just noticing that difference.

[@kmi964]

Jeremy who ? asking on behalf of the NHS

[@KernowFishy]

Yeah, he deserved no praise . As much as any he left us with a broken NHS and a sick people .

[@des_bloom]

The world looks on in respect of the diplomacy that British MPs have in their departing speeches & quite right, as this is one area where we do well as a nation 'diplomacy'. However, I cannot help but feel that politicians should be remembered for more than just their farewell speech, & had they shown such honourable spirit during their past 16yrs rule, the clean up left for Labour would be in a far less sorry state!

[@malcolmstockbridge2569]

2 words that Farage should bear in mind when thinking about his future....George and Galloway......anybody know where he is now ?

[@finbarrmcgrath1686]

Sinn Fein…..powerful in their silence.

[@jananders1351]

Farage just couldn't help himself could he? I suppose in his own way he was trying to live up to the moment but just Faraged instead.

[@anthonyjohnson1519]

Might have been the finest speech he’s ever given. Bravo……

[@DavisJ-ln6fw]

I hope your joking

[@stuart3878]

@@DavisJ-ln6fw He's got to be!!

[@saskiamoni1417]

He became nicer the minute he lost election why what makes politicians to become different persons what is the gain

[@MandyAustin-nl4cn]

You mean you no longer hate his family and background once he's not PM?

[@patchso]

I’d suggest reading Rory Stewarts book, where he addresses this very question.

[@gwhegel3]

Lauding the chocolate teapot of a speaker.

[@howardosborne8647]

He's as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle🤣

[@amteo7107]

Fararge had exactly the same behaviour when he was in Brussels. Never changes

[@rowancrew2934]

Hunt and Dowden still Mps ,sickening.

[@annemoncrieff3875]

Well done stephen gonna miss u at pmqs.

[@johnwalton8359]

I suspect that what we saw today was the real Rishi Sunak, rather than a person who beholden to the far-right members of his own party. I remain convinced that he pushed a lot of policies that he himself didn't believe in.

[@ProfessorTimWilson]

I agree

[@danmayberry1185]

He saw through his Faustian deal with 100 MPs. The snap call was a resignation from that.

[@Radchenister]

It’s concerning that party dynamics could be applying such levels of pressure that the leaders are forced into territory where they can’t operate with self belief and integrity.

[@tantatheindian7068]

Agreed, this brings up the question who DO people vote for, other than puppets in the conservative party. Who is really steering the Conservative ship and ruining the country left, right and center?

[@Jimbo878]

What kind of a wet bag of 💩 pushes any kind of policies he doesn't himself believe in? Sunk?. Is he a wimp, is he a coward, is he weak, a teat sucker, a leader or not. Abbot, whimpering 🥱, a shivering voice, dramatic,,, NOT pragmatic, bygone, New balls please!.

[@michaelburggraf2822]

Mind Farage doesn't only get paid by British taxpayers as an MP of HoC, he's receiving a pension as an MEP via the Brexit deal. As a German I strongly hope that he doesn't get money from any other member country's contributions.

[@harrygray1301]

Farage mocks others but would be no good in the driving seat. He attracts people who are similar to Trump supporters ,without a clue what he stands for. Unfortunately Sunak has taken the brunt after taking over from the worst PMs in history,Truss and Johnson.

[@vivienclogger]

I appreciated Sunak's speech, and can't help that Sunak was possibly directing his speech at F/Garage as at anybody else. Trying to install a sense of humility and responsibility, however, will go completely over his head. Isn't it interesting though that you decide to give Farage a voice with only 5 seats and not the Lib/Dems. Both made mistakes, but you still gave Reform a voice and not the Lib Dems. Farage didn't fall: he got your attention and got his face on your video. Masterful., I'd say.

[@padraigohooligan8363]

Jeremy Hunt can turn on the superficial "charm" like many politicians, but it is an act as with most people in the public eye. Hunt has lied repeatedly about many economic issues in his time as Treasurer. Sunak lied countless times in Parliament and in interviews. One only has to think of the entertainment industry, as just one example, where the participants invariably create a persona which they maintain in the public for the public, but their true selves are rarely, if ever, revealed. The blame is with the public being so gullible and unable to distinguish between the presenter and the reality. Consider the various soap operas on TV where a surprisingly high number of people begin to consider the performers as real people. People are easily drawn into a fantasy world of film stars, TV stars, rock bands, etc. That is how cults start, as with Farage, Trump, Manson, Heaven's Gate, Branch Davidians, Children of God, Peoples Temple, etc.

[@Sjb-on5xt]

Let the sparks fly with Nigel Farage. A fox is at last in the coup with an excellent speech.

[@DavisJ-ln6fw]

Nope, let him scream into the void. The swivel eyes loon is defecating all over the commons and Nigel couldn't make half decent speech if his life depended on it, all he did was mouth his usual bile that only people with intellectual capacity of a box of cat litter would find clever or inspiring. Give horse face his bag of oats and tell him to STFU the actual MP's are trying to work.

[@davideddy5877]

Loved the ceremony and the history behind it all.

[@williamwilson8582]

The problem with Hunt is that he is the architect of what now is the NHS. He has acknowledged that he failed to plan and implement and train , particularly regarding staffing levels . This was a deliberate act . The state of the NHS and weaknesses in the system when covid struck resulted in devastating mortality figures. The irony is that as the Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee he warned , and I quote " A&Es , Ambulances, General Practice and social Care are in serious peril across the country" . I don't believe that he should be rewarded with any form of recognition . Although he became Chancellor.

[@rbettsx]

On an occasion committed to expressing hope for the future, Farage can only gripe about the past. What a miserable little squit he has already demonstrated himself to be.

[@catharinadohrn213]

Sunak comes across as positively relieved not to be PM anymore and therefore more himself. Farage manages to disqualify himself right from the start - not that I'm surprised...

[@patchso]

Have a like just for the word ‘squit’.

[@damianleah6744]

As per usual Farage has nothing positive to say, just bleating about the previous speaker which was basically irrelevant. No doubt he was playing to his crowd.

[@graemp]

Starter can get away with making a political point and davey can't? Oh dear

[@KernowFishy]

It took a humbling for Sunak to find humility . No doubt he was listening to the wrong people. I also suspect he has an eye on his future career where populism won't cut it.

[@russellbaston974]

Farage, a little man, making himself smaller.

[@cecilefox9136]

What a lovely and kind speech Rishi made!

[@Tridhos]

I am not sure why Farage was introduced in that way. All the other parties elect their leaders in one way or another, Farage just appointed himself as leader. Why not introduce him as the unelected leader of Reform or the owner of Reform Plc.

[@peteratkin3788]

Sunak was never authentic as you seem to believe, just look at his history.

[@markjackson3347]

Ask the doctors nurses and patients who had to suffer him as minister for health if they think he has a cheeky sense of humour personally I think he's got the eyes of a serial killer and the personality to match however he would have been the best of a terrible bunch

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

The worst sceniro will be Farage n cleverly United ..time to leave .

[@patrikfloding7985]

To me the nice words from some Tories just ring hollow. “Please don’t punish me for being worse than useless for the last 14 years”

[@michaelburggraf2822]

In my opinion Speaker Bercow did the job as excellently as Speaker Hoyle. I still can remember how tumultous sessions in the HoC were around and after the referendum 2016.

[@stephenfarthing3819]

Professor - I am already saddened by Hunt's announcement that he won't be standing as the Conservative Party leader - and it was also the sadness that Sunak will not be permanent in the roll as leader of the Opposition. He had the chance to straighten out things in the Conservative Party, and at the time, in his government! As well! I still see some difficult times ahead and not easy for all in the different future. As Farage has proving to that point! Just proves how much he's a pillock!

[@indoora]

Sunak is not a leader, he wanted to be one but it's just not in him to make party leadership decisions, to reprimand party members, or debating.

[@BassandoForte]

His sudden change makes me wonder if he pushed by his party to lose the election on purpose BECAUSE Tories know how much of a state the country is in...

[@Ghengiskhansmum]

It's what they've always done...wreck everything. Then they and their mainstream media machine spend the following few years blaming Labour for all the problems they themselves have caused.

[@jameshart3879]

4:51 where the hell was this the last 2 years ...

[@geenadasilva9287]

that speech is the kind of speech one makes when one's out of the game. magnanimity only exists in uk public life when there are no stakes.

[@babybluesky9238]

As for Nigel Farage... It's going to be a long 5 Years and he will either not learn anything on purpose, or get quite good

[@AaronOkeanos]

Something is telling me Farage is not really interested in "working" or having "responsibility". He is more than happy shouting from sidelines. And I am not sure when and how much attention we should give him. We could accidentally help him beeing too attentive.