Nothing sums up the death of accountability like the prospect of Nigel Farage in No 10 | George Monbiot
The article discusses the potential rise of Nigel Farage in British politics, particularly his prospects for becoming Prime Minister. It argues that historical patterns show leaders often benefit from the chaos they create, rather than facing accountability. The author draws parallels between Farage and historical figures who have exploited national crises for personal gain.
- ▪Nigel Farage's political rise is linked to the chaos generated by Brexit.
- ▪Historical examples illustrate that leaders often profit from insecurity rather than being punished for it.
- ▪The theory of retrospective voting suggests that voters do not accurately attribute blame or reward based on leaders' actions.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/20/death-of-accountability-nigel-farage-no-10-brexit |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:27 GMT |
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Nigel Farage in Havering after it became the first London borough to be controlled by Reform UK, 8 May 2026. Photograph: Jack Taylor/ReutersView image in fullscreenNigel Farage in Havering after it became the first London borough to be controlled by Reform UK, 8 May 2026. Photograph: Jack Taylor/ReutersOpinionNigel FarageNothing sums up the death of accountability like the prospect of Nigel Farage in No 10George MonbiotYou’d expect the public face of Brexit to be punished by voters. But history shows that leaders often profit from the chaos they sowWed 20 May 2026 03.00 EDTShareThe biggest Brexit donor was the stockbroker Peter Hargreaves. He gave £3.2m to the leave campaign.
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