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Farage's furious clash with Times editor stuns allies amid media tensions

From The Guardian · () English

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  • Nigel Farage reportedly had a heated confrontation with the editor of The Times newspaper.
  • The clash was reportedly triggered by the newspaper's planned story about Farage's homes, which he claimed endangered his family.
  • The incident has caused surprise among figures close to Farage and occurs amid strained relations between his Reform UK party and right-wing media.

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, engaged in a furious confrontation with Tony Gallagher, the editor of The Times newspaper, an exchange that has surprised even those close to the politician. The intense disagreement reportedly involved expletives and stemmed from Farage's outrage over the newspaper's intention to publish a story concerning his residences. Farage allegedly stated that such a story would endanger his family. This incident occurs at a sensitive time for Reform UK's relationship with right-wing media, as coverage has reportedly turned negative. Figures close to Farage expressed astonishment at the tirade, highlighting the unusual intensity of his reaction. The confrontation underscores Farage's well-known antipathy towards what he perceives as the 'liberal establishment' and suggests a fragile moment in his party's media relations.

Strong confrontation

— sourceDescribing the clash between Nigel Farage and The Times editor.
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