Populist Nigel Farage Faces Campaign Trail Turmoil From Hurled Milkshakes to Pro-Hitler Comments From Fellow Reform UK Candidate

‘Every party’ has trouble vetting its candidates, Farage explains, of an aspirant who contends Britain goofed in going to war against Nazi Germany in 1939.

Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images
Nigel Farage speaks at the Reform Party annual conference, October 7, 2023, at London. Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images

LONDON — The Brexit champion, and populist candidate for parliament, Nigel Farage, is having to apologize for the startling pro-Hitler comments of another member of his Reform UK Party. As if that weren’t enough, Mr. Farage, defeated in seven previous elections for parliament, has also been attacked by liquids hurled at him as he campaigns ahead of the pivotal snap election set for July 4. 

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use