Nigel Farage’s unlikely inspiration

SUNDERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 27: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Rainton Arena in Houghton-le-Spring on June 27, 2024 in Sunderland, United Kingdom. According to the latest polling data, Reform UK is projected to secure 14% of the vote on July 4th. With one week until polling day, the Reform UK leader is campaigning in the North East. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)