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Bridget Phillipson: “There’s no hiding place now and Nigel Farage needs to answer to the public as to exactly what’s going on.”

On the recordAugust 14, 2026
There’s no hiding place now and Nigel Farage needs to answer to the public as to exactly what’s going on.
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Bridget Phillipson
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Calling for transparency from Farage after his victory.

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