Australian Senator Pauline Hanson meets UK populist Nigel Farage

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Australian Senator Pauline Hanson travelled to London to meet Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, with fellow Australian MP Barnaby Joyce saying the two right‑wing figures should "cross notes" as One Nation polls rose to 31 % in June. The meeting was intended to discuss strategic cooperation between the parties.

Soon after, Farage resigned his Clacton seat and triggered a by‑election following allegations of a $9.6 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire and gifts from a felon known as “Posh George”. Parliament opened an inquiry into the donations, and opposition parties have signalled they will not contest the by‑election. The scandal threatens Farage’s standing and could affect Reform UK’s support, which has slipped by about five percentage points.

The events highlight the growing ties and parallel challenges faced by populist right‑wing movements in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Sources

Hanson swapping notes with Mr Brexit [www.perthnow.com.au]

21 days ago

Farage scandal is a warning for Hanson – and a chance for the Coalition [www.smh.com.au]

19 days ago