The recent debate over how a reforming Britain should deal with Tommy Robinson has excited the British political media in a way that has led to rational thinking being set aside.
Indeed, the most fundamental aspects of the problem have often been ignored and drowned out in waves of emotional outbursts. The idea seems to be that if you’re against grooming gangs, you have to support Robinson. This approach is completely flawed.
Before considering politics, it is useful and necessary to examine the track record of those who support the views. In Robinson’s case, this makes for very difficult reading. Firstly, he is a former member of both the British National Party and the British Defense League.
The decision to join these organizations says a lot about a person’s political principles, even if they are later rescinded. Second, looking back at his career, many would describe him as a violent thug, especially when his assault on an unarmed police officer was highlighted. Harassment of journalists and their partners is, in most people’s opinion, a despicable act.
Trying to enter another country using someone else’s passport or committing mortgage fraud are also very unlikely to make a good impression. Therefore, all of us, political commentators or not, agree that even if we agree with some of his views, his political positions, emanating from someone of his record, are completely irrelevant. I think you can be forgiven for saying that there is.
So when Nigel Farage explains his rationale for rejecting Robinson, his approach is based on clear principles and, to Farage’s credit, his attitude has been completely consistent over the years. Masu. More than a decade ago, Mr Farage, along with several others in the public eye, identified a disturbing grooming gang scandal. While it is certainly helpful for advocates like Robinson to highlight this issue, it is a mistake to think that they are unique or that what they are advocating is new.
Nigel Farage will be proven right about Tommy Robinson, writes Gary Mond
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But how will the Robinson issue affect support for Reform Britain in future elections? In my view, Mr Farage’s stance will increase the UK Reform vote.
His principled approach will resonate as the party becomes more well-known among the British public, especially among the tens of millions of voters who are less politically engaged. There is great anger over grooming gangs and great concern about uncontrolled immigration, and these issues need to be addressed. Reform Britain has good answers on these and many other issues (including the absurd net zero target, the wider economy and tax system).
Additionally, and importantly, Farage’s comments here dispelled any unpleasant whiff of extremism that might have worried some potential Reform UK voters.
Now, some might argue that Robinson has millions of supporters. If you had to vote, who would you vote for?When it comes to elections, most voters choose based on issues rather than personality.
Reform Britain’s policies will be the closest to what even Robinson supporters want from a party they can trust.
In conclusion, no one wants Robinson to be harmed. And it is important that he is treated completely fairly and properly by the law. But Reform UK’s rejection of him is entirely sensible and will no doubt help Britain in its quest to form the next government.
