502. How Nigel Farage Gets Away With It (Question Time)

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  • 19 February 2026

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Why is Reform UK's leader not being properly challenged by the press, and how does he get away with it? What does this reveal about the international populist playbook? How can our democracies be better protected?


Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.


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