Faragism

Nigel Farage

Faragism is an ideology and practice associated with the followers and supporters of Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party from 2006 to 2009 and then again from 2010 to 2016. Faragism is a conservative, populist and strongly Eurosceptic ideology. It is the leading ideology among members of UKIP, but it is also popular with many in the Conservative Party.

2016 UKIP leadership election

One of the first declared Faragists was Raheem Kassam, when he announced his intention to run for the leadership of UKIP in the November 2016 election.[1] Kassam defined it as "a belief in your country, a belief in your culture, a belief in the people of this great nation.”[2]

Another declared Faragist candidate in November 2016 was John Rees-Evans. Sam Gould, the Chairman of UKIP Caerphilly confirmed this, commenting “Yes – policy-wise he is similar to Raheem. John is a gentlemen and has done so much for UKIP, helping them produce party political broadcasts and has raised a lot of money for the party, too.”[3] Paul Nuttall, who won the 2016 leadership contest having pitched himself as the unity candidate, appointed Suzanne Evans as co-deputy chairwoman of the party and Patrick O'Flynn as his principal political adviser. Both individuals have been seen as opponents of Farage within the party.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "'Farage-ist' Raheem Kassam launches UKIP leadership bid". BBC News. 2016-10-28. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  2. ↑ Peter Walker (2016-10-28). "leadership candidate defends Trump and calls for niqab referendum". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  3. ↑ Smith, Jack (2016-11-03). "UKIP leadership latest – John Rees-Evans walks out of hustings event". New Media Central. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  4. ↑ Fisher, Lucy (30 November 2016). "Farage's old foe gets seat at top table". The Times. (Subscription required (help)).
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