[Politics] Why is Nigel Farage on Question Time tonight ?

[Shuggie]

Having such infrequent LD/Green representation seems a bit odd, especially given polling margins of error.

But he really Is an odious “populist”

Not sure this helps
“Question Time is rooted in politics and therefore has to achieve fair and appropriate representation from the various political parties across the UK.

This means there will nearly always be a representative from the UK government and the official opposition on the panel.

The panel will also feature representatives from other political parties across the series, taking as our guide the level of electoral support at national level which each party enjoys.

Sometimes parties may be represented by politicians who conspicuously do not support their party leadership – this too will be on a consistent basis.”

 

[WATFORD zero]

60% of the panel aren't MPs; of the three non-MPs, apart from Farage, one's a professional Christian and one's a retired phone hacker. Wonder why you aren't so incensed about them?



P.S. I know the answer, so don't bother............................

I did ask for Farage supporters to explain why he has appeared on Question Time more than any other individual in the history of Question Time - the floor is yours

 

[pasty]

Christ on a bike. Farage and Morgan on the same QT?

I’m out.

 

[studio150]

So that he can fully explain the Reform Party's immigration national insurance levy, and while they believe that this won't cause inflation, and is right to apply to those who have settle status.

 

[Happy Exile]

I was told a few years ago that the other figure who gets a spike in viewing figures is Caroline Lucas. The difference is Farage keeps the show in the news for a couple of days after. Lucas gets people watching, but doesn't get the newspapers talking.

 

[nicko31]

Morgan too, TV OFF

 

[nicko31]

When we were in the EU, who was the only MEP that got a regular gig?

Little surprise our country took the fork in the country towards decline

 

[Steve in Japan]

I know, I was gutted when lefty Manc Gobshite Gary Neville popped up on QT a few years ago. I'm sure you were equally outraged......

 

[Is it PotG?]

Morgan too, TV OFF

That's the beauty of TV.
Same as the wannabee star shite, the roller skating whilst baking a dress on ice bollocks and soaps.....if you don't like them don't watch.
I've just never got folks that moan about things then say 'WELL IM NOT WATCHING THAT RHUBARB'.
Some souls simply like to be upset by something.

 

[AlbionBro]

I am a big BBC fan, but they got this so wrong tonight, thank god for that young Wesley chap.

 

[Surrey Phil]

Love a bit of Farage for entertainment value - will improve the programme no end!

 

[Is it PotG?]

Love a bit of Farage for entertainment value - will improve the programme no end!

Love or hate the guy, most would listen to his ramblings more than the boring dross of Starmer and Sunak.

 

[Surrey Phil]

Love or hate the guy, most would listen to his ramblings more than the boring dross of Starmer and Sunak.

100%

 

[The Clamp]

If only his politics were the worst thing about him.

He just seems like a total git.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Back in 2016 The Times called him “the most influential politician of the last decade”. Might have something to do with it. (Could have been ‘significant’ rather than influential, but you get the idea.)

(Don’t shoot the messenger)

 

[Wozza]

Back in 2016 The Times called him “the most influential politician of the last decade”. Might have something to do with it. (Could have been ‘significant’ rather than influential, but you get the idea.)

(Don’t shoot the messenger)

I guess Hitler was the most-influential leader of the last century.

 

[The Clamp]

Back in 2016 The Times called him “the most influential politician of the last decade”. Might have something to do with it. (Could have been ‘significant’ rather than influential, but you get the idea.)

(Don’t shoot the messenger)

I think he was very influential.

 

[nicko31]

Love a bit of Farage for entertainment value - will improve the programme no end!

The ultimate grifter, a coward too scared of losing for the 9th time. Instead prioritises work for a racist, sex offender who doesn't believe in democracy across the pond

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Love a bit of Farage for entertainment value - will improve the programme no end!

Yes, I must confess that the prospect of Farage and Morgan on the panel might lure me into watching it for the first time in probably 6 or 7 years. I have very little in common with these people but like many, I have a slightly weird and disturbing fascination for them, and am quite drawn to seeing them together. It’s an opportunity for Wes Streeting to come across as the sane one in the room.

 

[Is it PotG?]

The ultimate grifter, a coward too scared of losing for the 9th time. Instead prioritises work for a racist, sex offender who doesn't believe in democracy across the pond

All that and Auntie Beeb give him airtime.

Tut tut.