Farage is a political fraud who “always sides with the rich and powerful” - TUC

Commenting on Nigel Farage’s claim that Reform is the party of working people today (Tuesday), TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:  

“Nigel Farage is a political fraud who’ll jump on any bandwagon to chase headlines. He is full of empty promises, writing cheques he knows will never be cashed. 

“Because when it really counts, Farage always sides with the rich and powerful against working people. 

“He ordered his MPs to vote against banning zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire – practices that leave workers exploited and insecure.  

“He’s a cheerleader for Donald Trump, who has launched a full-blown attack on public sector workers in the US. 

“And who bankrolls Farage? Hedge fund managers and speculators – the same people profiting from economic chaos.  

“He pretends to be anti-establishment, but in reality he’s as establishment as they come.” 

Reform is defying its own voters on workers’ rights 

The TUC says Reform is defying its own voters and constituents by opposing the Employment Rights Bill. 

Recent TUC polling shows the workers’ rights laws are hugely popular with Reform voters from 2024 as well as Reform-leaning voters (those who would vote Reform if there was an election tomorrow). 

In every Reform-held constituency, including in Reform leader Nigel Farage’s seat, there is significant support for banning zero hours contracts and giving sick pay to everyone from day one: 

Nigel Farage (Clacton) 

Lee Anderson (Ashfield) 

Richard Tice (Boston and Skegness) 

James McMurdock (South Basildon and East Thurrock)