Remembrance Sunday 2026 and Nigel Farage

Sadly, thanks to our Ocado delivery arriving at 1100, I was not able to take part in the two minutes silence. There has been understandable outrage at Nigel Farage taking part, this based on views that many consider racist, as well as the views he has been accused of expressing when younger.  While he denies saying such things, he also has admitted to playful banter and has said that he never intended to hurt anybody.

Over time in the UK, things which once were viewed by many as normal are now considered racist. But several allegations refer to issues which are considered racist now. Since 2013, the nature of the allegations have changed, as has the defence of Nigel Farage. The bottom line is that there is a difference between dressing up as a Nazi and, if the allegations are true, saying that Hitler was right. 

The bottom line, like it or not, is that many people from across The British Empire fought and died for our rights to hold views, views which include that which they fought against. I am glad that we honour and remember their ultimate sacrifice.