Farage appears on Brand podcast after police investigation into comedian
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, was a guest on Russell Brand’s US podcast, the Guardian reports.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, was a guest on Russell Brand’s US podcast, the Guardian reports. The appearance came nine months after police began investigating the comedian over allegations of sexual assault. Brand was later sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. Farage used the opportunity to criticise the Labour party, saying it had “cosying up to” and “promoting” Brand a decade ago.
The Guardian said the Reform leader’s comments were made this week.
Why it matters
The interview links a prominent political figure to a controversial media personality and highlights criticism of Labour’s past relationship with Brand.
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- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
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- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Russell Brand’s US, Brand, Labour, Reform UK
- Section
- Politics
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