Nigel Farage Defends Aide's Comments on Kemi Badenoch

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage defended a former aide who described Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch as a "Nigerian scammer." During an interview on BBC Breakfast, Farage acknowledged the remark was "over the top" but denied it was racist, arguing that the term "scammer" targeted Badenoch's honesty and that mentioning her upbringing in Nigeria was not inherently racist.

In a separate appearance on GB News, Farage criticized Prime Minister Andy Burnham as he marked his 100th day in office. Farage labeled Burnham a "career politician" and a "crowd pleaser" who lacks national achievements. He contrasted the Prime Minister's record with Reform UK's policy goals to stop illegal migration and reduce energy bills.