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Mon, December 9, 2024

Clarkson and Farage are both behind the farmers...but the Left should only fear one of them - Stephen Pound


Published on 2024-12-09 17:00:38 - MSN
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  • It was something of an eye-opener to see so many farmers and their friends far from the fields converging on Westminster in what was a pretty significant demonstration. Nowhere as large as the save our fox hunting march,

The article discusses the involvement of public figures Jeremy Clarkson and Nigel Farage in supporting British farmers, particularly in light of recent protests against supermarket pricing and regulations. Clarkson, known for his TV show "Clarkson's Farm," has inadvertently become a voice for farmers by highlighting their struggles, despite his initial lack of farming knowledge. His show has brought attention to the real issues farmers face, like the impact of supermarket pricing and regulatory burdens. On the other hand, Nigel Farage, a prominent political figure, has also backed the farmers, but his involvement is viewed with skepticism by some, including the author, Stephen Pound. Pound argues that while Clarkson's support seems genuine and has inadvertently educated the public, Farage's engagement might be more about exploiting the situation for political gain, potentially stirring up division rather than fostering genuine support for farmers. The article suggests that the left should be wary of Farage's motives, seeing his involvement as potentially more harmful than Clarkson's, who, despite his controversial persona, has brought positive attention to the farming community's plight.

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