[Politics] Why wasn't Reform represented at the Cenotaph?

[Nottseagull]

This isn't Lee Anderson (Nigel's probably still celebrating at Trump's Florida resort ).
Bit of an insult to the millions who voted for them (I'm not one of them BTW). They were the THIRD highest in terms of votes cast FFS, so I quite resented Sir Ed Davey's appearance today (even though he's a Mansfield lad).

 

[oneillco]

Maybe because so many men from the Commonwealth died during WW2 to defeat fascism?

 

[A1X]

GB News has a headline about Farage attending (not just anyone but Farage), so presumably either he was there or they’re lying (not hedging bets either way there)

 

[pigmanovich]

Bet Ian Gribbin would have had some interesting things to say had he been elected and asked to attend! https://news.sky.com/story/reform-u...ayed-neutral-during-second-world-war-13150836

 

[KZNSeagull]

Why didn't Stephen Flynn sing either the hymn or the national anthem?

 

[vegster]

Could it be because its a business ?

 

[Guinness Boy]

Bit of an insult to the fallen to have a guy there who thinks the wrong side won.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

It‘s organised by the Royal British Legion. Ask them.

 

[worthingweird]

Maybe because so many men from the Commonwealth died during WW2 to defeat fascism?

Berk...

 

[GT49er]

Bit of an insult to the fallen to have a guy there who thinks the wrong side won.

No idea why Reform didn't send an MP, or whether and why they weren't invited (and not really bothered) - but I can't imagine the circumstances in which they'd send someone who failed to get elected and isn't an MP to represent them anyway.

 

[studio150]

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This isn't Lee Anderson (Nigel's probably still celebrating at Trump's Florida resort ).
Bit of an insult to the millions who voted for them (I'm not one of them BTW). They were the THIRD highest in terms of votes cast FFS, so I quite resented Sir Ed Davey's appearance today (even though he's a Mansfield lad).

Nigel Farage and Carla Denyer were among the other politicians watching on but not taking part. Farage was on a balcony watching the events

 

[ROSM]

Nigel Farage and Carla Denyer were among the other politicians watching on but not taking part. Farage was on a balcony watching the events

They are minority parties so don't get a main part

 

[Hovegull]

Lib Dem are still the “third” party aren’t they. Regardless of vote share.

 

[The Optimist]

No idea why Reform didn't send an MP, or whether and why they weren't invited (and not really bothered) - but I can't imagine the circumstances in which they'd send someone who failed to get elected and isn't an MP to represent them anyway.

Farage is an MP. He won the Clacton seat.

Edit: He’s also the leader of Reform.

 

[nevergoagain]

Bit of an insult to the fallen to have a guy there who thinks the wrong side won.

Dear oh dear, pathetic comment.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Dear oh dear, pathetic comment.

Nigel Farage boasted about his National Front initials and chanted Nazi song, claims schoolfriend

Exclusive: ‘I knew you – I remember your interest in the National Front. I want the nation to see you as I do.' New claims of former Ukip leader’s ‘dark’ past

www.independent.co.uk

It was claimed Farage sang “gas ‘em all” and also had links to the NF.

 

[nevergoagain]

Nigel Farage boasted about his National Front initials and chanted Nazi song, claims schoolfriend

Exclusive: ‘I knew you – I remember your interest in the National Front. I want the nation to see you as I do.' New claims of former Ukip leader’s ‘dark’ past

www.independent.co.uk

It was claimed Farage sang “gas ‘em all” and also had links to the NF.

But you seriously think that he would rather the Nazi's won the war?. He might be fascist, racist or whatever but saying that he supported the Nazi's is something very different.

 

[Guinness Boy]

But you seriously think that he would rather the Nazi's won the war?. He might be fascist, racist or whatever but saying that he supported the Nazi's is something very different.

yes, according to his Dulwich College teacher he was Nazi obsessed.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Regardless of any political leanings, it is by invitation only.

There are hundreds of Remembrance ceremonies all over the country to go to.

 

[AK74]

Farage more likely to appear at the US equivalent, toadying up to Trump.