June 16th 2024.
In his recent appearance on the BBC One programme Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, actor Brian Cox did not hold back in expressing his thoughts on politician Nigel Farage. The Succession star described the Reform UK leader as "slightly fascist," causing a stir among viewers.
Cox joined host Laura Kuenssberg and fellow guests, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and former Tory culture secretary Nadine Dorries, to discuss the latest happenings in the world of politics. The conversation turned to Farage, who recently returned as the leader of Reform UK after previously stepping down in 2021.
The 60-year-old Farage has a long history in politics, having been a member of both the Conservative Party and UKIP. Cox shared his concerns, stating, "I really do worry about the Conservatives. I also think that Nigel Farage is not doing any good at all. I mean, he’s really ruining that party." As a non-Conservative himself, Cox expressed his worries about Farage's influence and found him to be "slightly fascist."
Kuenssberg acknowledged that Farage was not present to defend himself, having been a guest on the show the previous week. However, she did mention that they had spoken to him recently. This prompted reactions from viewers, with some applauding Cox for speaking his mind, while others called for the BBC to take action.
Despite the backlash, Cox's statements have also garnered support, with some praising him for speaking "truth to power." However, others have criticized his remarks, with one viewer calling it "disgraceful" and another stating that Cox was "well out of order."
In a recent interview with The Times, former Prime Minister David Cameron expressed his belief that Farage was trying to "destroy" the Conservative Party by running for Reform UK. Cameron stated that he wants to ensure that no Reform members are elected to Parliament, allowing the Conservative Party to move forward.
The Agency has reached out to Farage's representatives for comment, while the BBC declined to comment. Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg airs on Sundays at 9am on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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