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Farage pinned his fortunes to Trump – now it’s triggered his downfall
Nigel Farage backed Donald Trump shortly before the US midterm results showed major Republican losses, a misjudgement that the article says highlights Farage’s waning political instincts. It links Trump’s setback with Reform UK’s falling support, arguing that both men’s fortunes have become tied to a populist politics that is losing appeal.
A YouGov poll puts Reform at about 20 per cent, down from the mid-30s a year earlier, with the Conservatives and Labour again leading the contest. The article says Farage has also been weakened by party scandals, policy gaps and reduced interest in his hardline immigration message. It cautions that populism could return if mainstream parties falter, and notes that Trump and Farage have staged comebacks before.
In short
- Farage’s public backing of Trump looks increasingly risky.
- Reform UK has fallen to about 20 per cent in a YouGov poll.
- The article says populism is fading, though it may return.