| Topic: | BetteranywherethanhereNigel - and he's not PM yet! | |
| Posted by: | David Ainsworth | |
| Date/Time: | 06/01/26 14:43:00 |
| "Nigel Farage's time in the UK has been a subject of public debate since his election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Clacton in July 2024. While he maintains that he is fully committed to his UK duties, official records and personal statements indicate he spends significant time abroad or on non-parliamentary activities. Reported Time in the UK Constituency Attendance: Farage has stated he spends approximately "a couple of days a week" in his Clacton constituency. However, critics and some residents have claimed there is "scant evidence" of his presence, noting a lack of local surgeries and a formal office as of late 202 4. Work Outside Parliament: In 2025, it was reported that Farage spent over 800 hours on outside employment (such as media work and speeches) within his first year as an MP. He estimates spending roughly 72 hours a month—equivalent to nine full working days—on non-parliamentary work, including his TV show and newspaper writing. Current Focus: As of January 2026, he has pledged to spend approximately £5 million over the next four months focusing on the UK local elections in May. Time Spent Abroad Farage frequently travels, primarily to the United States. Key details of his international travel include: Frequent US Trips: Since being elected, he has made at least nine trips abroad, including eight to the US. These have included attending a fundraiser in Florida and Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. International Speaking: He has traveled to locations such as Brussels for political conferences and Kuala Lumpur for a capitalist summit during parliamentary recess. Workaholic Claims: Farage describes himself as a "workaholic" who "flits back and forth to America" while managing his responsibilities in Westminster and Clacton. Residential and Financial Ties UK Properties: He owns his former marital home in Kent, two investment properties in the same county, and a property in Surrey. Clacton Residency: His partner, Laure Ferrari, purchased an £885,000 home in Clacton in 2025, which Farage uses as his local base." |
| Topic | Date Posted | Posted By |
| #NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 14:09:00 | Sue Hammond |
| Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 14:26:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 14:41:00 | Robert Wheeler |
| Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 15:00:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 15:12:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 15:24:00 | Robert Wheeler |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 06/01/26 15:30:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:#NeverHereKeir Is Away Collecting Air Miles Again | 07/01/26 11:17:00 | John Hawkes |
| BetteranywherethanhereNigel - and he's not PM yet! | 06/01/26 14:43:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Reply | 06/01/26 16:15:00 | Sue Hammond |
| Re:Reply | 06/01/26 16:25:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:Reply | 06/01/26 16:40:00 | Sue Hammond |
| Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 09:15:00 | Steven Rose |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 09:40:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 10:31:00 | Steven Rose |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 11:33:00 | John Hawkes |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 16:43:00 | David Ainsworth |
| Reply | 07/01/26 17:22:00 | Sue Hammond |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 09/01/26 11:46:00 | John Hawkes |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 11:25:00 | John Hawkes |
| Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Reply | 07/01/26 12:15:00 | Steven Rose |
| Re:BetteranywherethanhereNigel - and he's not PM yet! | 09/01/26 12:28:00 | John Hawkes |