BBC Laura Kuenssberg panel questions Richard Tice over Farage gift

And yet party leader is welcomed to antisemitism rally by head of Jewish group whilst the Jewish leader of the greens is persona non grata. The sheer hypocrisy surrounding the anti-racism / anti-semitism debate is disgusting

Ben Stanley52

It doesn’t seem like the highest of bars, does it?

ChrisPYJ30

Why would he? He has no morals so that doesn't come into it. Will his voter base respond favourably or unfavourably to him criticising racism? These aren't serious politicians. These aren't public servants. People like Tice are out for whatever they can get, and they're shameless about it.

Arnab Dutt22

Idiot racist unable to condemn other idiot racist from party led by proven horrible old racist.

Glostermeteor 🔶22

Because Reform is a racist Far Right party and needs to be treated as such. The media need to be far more robust in pushing back against these fascists.

Liz P11

Indeed. Meanwhile has anyone asked him about the £100k tax his company owes? #MinorAccountingErrorMyA@!&e

David G10

The cruelty and hatred is the point. They know it is what their base want to hear, just a carbon copy of what goes on in the US.

Steph O’Halloran9

And where was Laura’s “… well, we haven’t heard you condemn it…” to summarise?

Arthur Smith8

We better get used to it. Bannon playbook, never apologise and double down if necessary.

💙🦋8

Indeed. For Reform supporters….. a message resonates……..

June-Mitchell7

How must Nigerians studying and working in Sunderland feel when hearing such vile abuse? This is how it starts by dehumanising sections of society. Now this person gets to make decisions which affects thousands of people. Wrong from every angle.

JohnnyRed7

Perhaps JCB are still exploring the feasibility

Catio Miles5

Kemi gave up her Nigerian passport so she’s got nothing to say on this subject…

Joe McNally 5

The problem is not Richard Tice It's voters who seek bad advice Who base their views on Twitter News And need their failure to excuse By blaming those whose skin's not white For their lifelong hopeless plight They're happy now to find a norm In Tice and Farage and Reform

Dexter Crisp4

The fella's suspended, now. Why has Craftywank suspended him over a media smear?

Jacq Dodman4

Apparently the people who voted for them have endorsed them and don’t care. But it’s all such a terrible shame that Nigel needs £5mio security.

Fathom Deep3

Has anyone raised the possibility of melting down Richard Tice to fill a pothole in Nigeria?

mrswh.bsky.social3

Sorry … he what now??! That’s appalling. I’m speechless …

Simon2

I had to read that 3 times before I worked out it wasn't talking about melting down Nigel Farage

Chris Smith2

They know their main attraction to their fans is racism so they are not even paying lip service to hiding it anymore.

Mrs Cosmopilite2

I initially read that as Nigelians* and was surprised Then I reread, and wasn't *have I invented a new word?

Lindsay2

Why did you expect that he would? He has no redeeming qualities.

David Davies2

I'm shocked you are shocked! The man has no moral standing....

Chris2

Now ask the Board of Deputies.

Mark Platt2

I’ll bet it’s because he wants to know first whether doing anything about him will impact on their power in the council to which he was elected… Reform is all about transactional politics, like their idol #NigelisNotAPolicy

Peter Jamieson29

You could walk through Nadine's deepest thoughts and not get your feet wet. Start interviewing actual economists and political scientists rather than these 'Look at me!' balloons.

Foreversideways14

Any port in a storm for her, she’s a real grifter so suits Refrom to a tee.

Tracey13

Anyone who trusts Farage needs some psychological intervention.

andrew12

I’d be seriously doubtful of Nadine even running a bath..

What exactly has Farage delivered?

Flyintheointment10

If all the ignorant racists who voted for Farage think they will still have an NHS in ten years.. tell them they’re dreaming..here in Australia we almost let the right wing party destroy our wonderful health system..

catlady49ers.bsky.social9

She sounds just like the people in Trump’s administration! 😳

shelleycaro.bsky.social8

Don’t let this happen - he’s a Trump and trust me we feel helpless over here - it’s terrifying to live here right now Heed our warning

Foreversideways8

Government in waiting, now that really is a joke.

scotfi1.bsky.social8

Deliver what exactly? A country where the most vulnerable are targeted and abandoned, where no-one will access healthcare unless they're rich, where people will be frightened to leave their homes for fear of the abuse they'll be subject to? I wouldn't trust Farage to sell me a packet of fags.

robertjeff57-58.bsky.social5

Tell the truth Righty will deliver private hospitals Private insurance Ambulances that cost thousands to get to the hospital Reduced home care for seniors More money to have a baby if your not insured Deductibles before a ant professional will even see you Righty supporters will own them

Mojumi4

I have know idea WTAF the BBC were thinking by putting her on -as Culture Secretary she threatened the BBC by freezing the licence fee, and wanted to privatise C4 because of political opposition to their output; was denied a peerage; (with there's more)

Jim Higham3

Was she sober 🤣😱? Labour have delivered much of their manifesto already and progressing much more. Yet people complain because the press misleads people.

May the bridges I burn light my way!2

She's the woman keeping the Gin industry going #NadineDorries #BBCLaurak

2OF4MJM2

They're apparently not watching the $hit $how in the good ole USofA

John Hilton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺2

So why didn't she joing with farage right from the start? Could it be self-interest perhaps?

D Watts10

Why would he? Reforms base literally salivate at this shit. Gibbons will probably go far in his party.

John Bentley9

He should have been thrown out, no ifs no buts. A disgusting racist post. Another thing, has the crook Farage paid tax on the £5M personal gift?

john0634.bsky.social6

Why won't Labour, The Lib Dems and The Green Party unite in Parliament, Press and Social Media to call out the racist behaviour shown by representatives of Reform. Surely they acknowledge their responsibilities to the electorate. If not they are complicit for failing to take action.

Silke Smith6

Tice is a tw@t and so is Kuentsberg!

Jazzaoxon6

Racist Reform are the worst of us. Don't care how many councillors they got they're still racist.

His Royal Huwness 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐸🇵🇸🇪🇺4

@bbcrosatkins.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social Why do reform get such an easy ride from the corporation?

Gavalaaaa!3

He’s fucking shit. Instant subject-switching and whataboutery

Eileen Allen 🇪🇺🏳️‍⚧️🎶3

I wish I was surprised by that dickhead's response.

Bobby W3

A lead member of a racist company is unlikely to condemn racism. As much as Reform are an issue, this is catnip to their fans. So many voters being racist, xenophobic and/or fascist is a bigger concern for me.

Andrene@phytobelief3

Seems he finds it funny.......

Noshaba2

Horrible man. Who does he think he is?

Jules McHamish2

Richard Tice is going to fall apart like a cheap suit and I’m all in for it!

gazingat.bsky.social2

‘Stop scrutinising us, we’re celebrating’ 🙄

Clive10

An anti Labour panel again this week there’s a surprise !😳

Chidi Ejimofo9

You could also say that anyone still watching Kuenssberg is asking to have their intelligence insulted...

sallylowe.bsky.social6

Exactly. Bet she also mentioned that hideous sack of lying custard a few times; that's an insult, too. NO ONE wants to even be reminded of them.

Ren Zelen5

Dumb as a pile of bricks, likes to frequent the many cheap bars in Parliament, and a love-struck Johnson groupie.

Soluble5

Harsh. As the staunchest defender of a PM who was clearly due for the nacker's yard, she is the perfect guest.

Huw Jelly3

She's a total fucking idiot. Inviting her to a cake sale is an insult to scones.

aldo3

Because Laura K is a sycophantic Tory rat why is she still at the BBC and not GBNews

Dave Rackliff3

Just wait until the GE. She will be running for Reform just to confirm the 2019-24 Tory/Reform coalition.

nevercreek.bsky.social8

An as ever LK wouldn’t challenge and even do her homework before the interview, BBC has lost all credibility 🤬

DazBev6

But Reform get invited to an antisemitism vigil. Unfortunately right wing Jewish groups in the UK are more worried about the Greens' policies than they are racism/antisemitism.

lenhampson.bsky.social4

And did she push back? I think we all know the answer to that.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿3

Why is it when labour mp's break the rules or say something dodgy deform and their acclomplises in the news campaign for that person to resign but that gimp farage can take bribs dodge tax and fuck knows what else and these fuckers in Sunderland should never be near politics

Hillingdon Green Party2

So many of these appalling examples. Why did Reform endorse Howard Raymond Dini who stood in Ickenham and South Harefield, and then fail to take action in response to his revolting social media comments? www.mylondon.news/news/west-lo... #ReformUK #RacistReform #Hillingdon #Ickenham #Harefield

Martin Lucha Artist2

So what i hearing are the words "Oh I have said worse" Which is my default translation for anyone downplaying these aweful statements

Muddled mind2

When you read the parliamentary rules on this it becomes obvious why many wouldn't declare large sums. The level of accountability is pathetic.

Claire S (UK not USA)4

You'll be shocked to know they don't provide me with any security either.

ses67.bsky.social2

That was more party political broadcast than an interview. Totally Trumpian. Can’t wait for them to be in No 10!

Ceri P 🇺🇦 🇬🇱 🇪🇺3

So either a bribe or a direct payment for a service which I think under the circs is also a bribe.

Claire S (UK not USA)2

And Farage never left politics, his gurning face was all over the telly every bloody day.

Carol Hedges8

Here’s your ‘goy boy’ Tice! Reckon he would ‘support’ us Jews? Nah ~ we’d be herded into their camps along with immigrants, black people , muslims etc.

retrogusto.bsky.social4

and it's time to stop talking about the media, the problem is made up of journalists who evidently have to please someone or who do it for money and have a name and surname. The most corrupt profession ever.

Gill Kimber3

What kind of a stupid question is that?

jowilko.bsky.social3

I used to be so proud of the bbc but can’t watch it anymore!

Marlowe_UK4

If he condemns outright racism he loses voters. He knows this.

Any of leadership condemned / disavowed this yet? Or does antisemitism only matter if it’s a green candidate? bsky.app/profile/adam...