For once, Nigel Farage is the dog that doesn't bark | John Crace

"You can normally set your watches by Reform. It's a rare Monday morning in which Nigel Farage doesn't pop up somewhere in central London to give a press conference. Even when he has nothing new to announce, he usually has no shame in saying something he's said before many times. He likes the attention. Makes him feel valued. Satisfies his rampant narcissism."

"Because there's so much he must want to talk about. The allegations of electoral fraud in his Clacton constituency. The fallout from Nathan Gill, Reform's erstwhile leader in Wales, taking bribes to speak on behalf of the Russians. Not least because it appears to be contagious, with several other Ukip / Brexit party / Reform members in the frame. There's also the racism and antisemitism from his time at school."

"As for the racism, that would have easily been dealt with. The 28 other Dulwich pupils had all collectively got the wrong end of the stick. When he had pointed out to a black boy that Africa was that way, he had only been trying to help. He had thought the boy was genuinely lost and needed directions. Continue on the south circular as far as the A2 and then fuck off to Dover."

Nigel Farage has remained unusually silent despite multiple controversies. He frequently appears at press conferences and seeks attention, displaying narcissistic behavior. Allegations include electoral fraud in his Clacton constituency and Nathan Gill taking bribes to speak for Russian interests, with other party members implicated. Historical incidents of racism and antisemitism from his school days are noted. A public row with the BBC has also arisen. Satirical commentary suggests that Farage would likely deny wrongdoing, claim misunderstandings by others, and offer self-serving explanations if he chose to respond.

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