Nigel Farage - pay docked for cheating on his Euro expenses
Discussion
mx5nut said:
Apparently he doesn't like this particular outing on LBC being shared around
http://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/james-obrien...
It would be a shame if more people saw it
Farage's nonsense seems to have a superficial appeal to some people but it really doesn't stand up to any sort of scrutiny.http://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/james-obrien...
It would be a shame if more people saw it
I guess that's why they whinge about the 'liberal media' all the time. Farage's worldview can't be wrong so anyone who points out its inconsistencies must be part of a giant conspiracy.
Crackie said:
I was about to respond in a very similar vein regarding Eddie's repeated hypocrisy ( whilst possibly not being quite so brutal ). Farage is no hero of mine, far from it in fact but I've not missed Eddie's self righteous, virtue signalling, rants about leavers whilst he's been away. Eddie has a very dark heart on occasions.
Please do. Soz about your hurty feels & all, but like Sid before you, I invite you to offer a shred of proof that I believe all leavers are %Spits% Kippers.Edited by Crackie on Saturday 13th January 12:30
NRS said:
As I posted earlier is the Guardian only posting about right wing people who broke the rules in the story, or has it only been anti-EU people investigated?
Farage should get everything thrown at him, but it does seem like there was bias if it was only anti-EU people who got done.
Well Historically there have been reports of all sorts getting done for it from labour,conservative and ukip Farage should get everything thrown at him, but it does seem like there was bias if it was only anti-EU people who got done.
ash73 said:
Disappointing to read about this, although he's not pocketed the money as I understand it, it's been used to fund domestic party activities. Still fraud, or maybe he just needs a better accountant, how many other politicians caught cheating on their expenses have actually been prosecuted?
What's interesting though, is how determined people are to attack him. I can't stand UKIP but he's created quite a legacy for himself as an agent of change, he's stuck by his views on Europe (while a couple of Tory MPs jumped on the bandwagon and attempted to grab the reins) and architected probably the biggest change to British politics in a lifetime.
He's a human being, complex and ultimately disappointing just like everyone else; but still quite an achievement, imo.
As has been posted earlier, several MP and Lords have been prosecuted for expenses abuse. Most who abused the system did so within the rules in place at the time though, so couldn't be.What's interesting though, is how determined people are to attack him. I can't stand UKIP but he's created quite a legacy for himself as an agent of change, he's stuck by his views on Europe (while a couple of Tory MPs jumped on the bandwagon and attempted to grab the reins) and architected probably the biggest change to British politics in a lifetime.
He's a human being, complex and ultimately disappointing just like everyone else; but still quite an achievement, imo.
citizensm1th said:
NRS said:
As I posted earlier is the Guardian only posting about right wing people who broke the rules in the story, or has it only been anti-EU people investigated?
Farage should get everything thrown at him, but it does seem like there was bias if it was only anti-EU people who got done.
Well Historically there have been reports of all sorts getting done for it from labour,conservative and ukip Farage should get everything thrown at him, but it does seem like there was bias if it was only anti-EU people who got done.
ash73 said:
Disappointing to read about this, although he's not pocketed the money as I understand it, it's been used to fund domestic party activities. Still fraud, or maybe he just needs a better accountant, how many other politicians caught cheating on their expenses have actually been prosecuted?
What's interesting though, is how determined people are to attack him. I can't stand UKIP but he's created quite a legacy for himself as an agent of change, he's stuck by his views on Europe (while a couple of Tory MPs jumped on the bandwagon and attempted to grab the reins) and architected probably the biggest change to British politics in a lifetime.
He's a human being, complex and ultimately disappointing just like everyone else; but still quite an achievement, imo.
Achieved what he wanted yes, but in 10 years time I wonder if he will be celebrated or vilified.What's interesting though, is how determined people are to attack him. I can't stand UKIP but he's created quite a legacy for himself as an agent of change, he's stuck by his views on Europe (while a couple of Tory MPs jumped on the bandwagon and attempted to grab the reins) and architected probably the biggest change to British politics in a lifetime.
He's a human being, complex and ultimately disappointing just like everyone else; but still quite an achievement, imo.
NRS said:
citizensm1th said:
NRS said:
As I posted earlier is the Guardian only posting about right wing people who broke the rules in the story, or has it only been anti-EU people investigated?
Farage should get everything thrown at him, but it does seem like there was bias if it was only anti-EU people who got done.
Well Historically there have been reports of all sorts getting done for it from labour,conservative and ukip Farage should get everything thrown at him, but it does seem like there was bias if it was only anti-EU people who got done.
The investigation took a year. Dangerous Elk is upset because the investigation was conducted by EU financial controllers and not by a court. Gosh, how unusual for an organisation to conduct its own internal investigations of expenses fiddles, just like pretty much every employer and organisation that pays people does. Definitely a conspiracy, eh? Farage has the right to challenge the decision in the Court if he wishes.
Eddie Strohacker said:
Crackie said:
I was about to respond in a very similar vein regarding Eddie's repeated hypocrisy ( whilst possibly not being quite so brutal ). Farage is no hero of mine, far from it in fact but I've not missed Eddie's self righteous, virtue signalling, rants about leavers whilst he's been away. Eddie has a very dark heart on occasions.
Please do. Soz about your hurty feels & all, but like Sid before you, I invite you to offer a shred of proof that I believe all leavers are %Spits% Kippers. Settle down Eddie.You've made some incorrect assumptions in your post so I would like to point them out where you are wrong.
1 ) "Soz about your hurty feels & all" I presume that gibberish means you think my feelings have been hurt ?? If that is what you mean then, no, you are wrong. To clarify, my feelings were just dismay at your hypocrisy.
2) I didn't say you "believe all leavers are %Spits% Kippers did I? That is just a prejudiced fabrication / invention of yours. Incidentally this is another example of your ingrained & jaundiced views; it would help if you read what I had actually written.
Edited by Crackie on Saturday 13th January 16:57
Breadvan72 said:
What if it's "just those MEPs who are on the fiddle"? Endless whataboutism won't bury the story - Farage has been caught out in a shabby bit of dishonesty.
Randy Winkman said:
2 of the 4 links above my post plus earlier stuff about only right wing MEPs being investigated.
Well done for reading what you want to, and not what was said. I said good on doing Farage for it, but was just asking if it was only him and anti-EU people - not stating it! The reason for asking about MEPs was in theory the UK parliament has had a clean up a few years ago with the expenses scandal, and so theoretically should be ok now. It's the same arguements several of you use on here about Brexit - of course the EU will look after it's own compared to Britain. Therefore why would you not expect the EU to try and discredit anti-EU people in any way possible, even if others are doing similar? I can understand it - but what I was wondering was it just the tip of the iceberg - like we saw with the start of the expenses issue in the UK.
citizensm1th said:
I know you were talking about MEP's as was i .Google is your friend , several have been jailed for it.
That's good then that others are also being picked up for cheating. Thanks for answering the question, rather than assuming I was actually trying to excuse Farage from cheating.
Reading this thread is like another dessert after good Saturday lunch.
A very predictable reaction by kipper trash. Whatever deity does, especially if he is "liberating funds" from the hated EU is just the right thing to do. Am I surprised by sidicks jumping in to defend a nutter who invented his medical quals to impress people on the internet, given that he's into 'your mate' kind of thing? Not in the slightest.
Farage is not stupid. He couldn't make it in the City, found a usp that would allow him to milk system for 20 years without even showing up for work. As long as he tells the same old, tired demographics that their "no Irish, no Blacks, no Dogs" sings are actually perfectly ok and that it's just "PC, virtue signalling, lefties" trying to prevent them, he'll be adored.
Sad and entertaining in equal measure.
jjlynn27 said:
Reading this thread is like another dessert after good Saturday lunch.
A very predictable reaction by kipper trash. Whatever deity does, especially if he is "liberating funds" from the hated EU is just the right thing to do.
jjlynn27 said:
Am I surprised by sidicks jumping in to defend a nutter who invented his medical quals to impress people on the internet, given that he's into 'your mate' kind of thing? Not in the slightest.
jjlynn27 said:
Farage is not stupid. He couldn't make it in the City, found a usp that would allow him to milk system for 20 years without even showing up for work. As long as he tells the same old, tired demographics that their "no Irish, no Blacks, no Dogs" sings are actually perfectly ok and that it's just "PC, virtue signalling, lefties" trying to prevent them, he'll be adored.
Sad and entertaining in equal measure.
The Spruce goose said:
ash73 said:
Yes, that's a fair point. Time will tell.
Look at Tony B. Everyone licked his arse now he is a pariah. smug middle class lefty types , what harm has Blair ever done ??? people need to get a grip ,
Farage should be in prison for what he has done telling tales on our beautiful generous
EU benefactors and worse still taking money from them and not worshipping them like the our great political people like the Kinocks and lord Mandelson do ....
Edited by powerstroke on Saturday 13th January 15:39
sidicks said:
jjlynn27 said:
Am I surprised by sidicks jumping in to defend a nutter who invented his medical quals to impress people on the internet, given that he's into 'your mate' kind of thing? Not in the slightest.
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