June 22nd 2024.
Nigel Farage, the controversial leader of Reform UK and passionate advocate for Brexit, made headlines last week when his campaign rally in Blackpool featured a surprising musical choice - Eminem's 2002 hit single "Without Me". The song, which had previously reached number one on the charts, experienced a resurgence after being used as Farage's entrance music at the event.
The 60-year-old politician, known for his divisive views and involvement in the Brexit campaign, appeared on stage to the cheers of a 600-strong crowd. In a slightly off-beat manner, he clapped and shook hands with audience members before launching into the song's iconic lyrics, "Guess who's back, back again", while pointing to the cheering crowd.
Despite not explicitly mentioning Eminem, the use of the song was enough to propel it back onto the Official Singles Chart, reaching number 37 in the week of June 14 to June 20. Interestingly, at the same time, the American rapper himself was at the top of the charts with his latest single "Houdini".
But it seems Farage's choice in music wasn't the only chaotic moment to occur in the lead up to the 2024 General Election. The British politician, who had previously ruled out a return to UK politics, surprised many when he announced his campaign to be elected as MP of Clacton-on-Sea. This move was met with both support and criticism, with many questioning his divisive views and involvement in the successful Brexit campaign of 2016.
In fact, Farage's return to UK politics was so unexpected that it was compared to the surprise return of the iconic Eminem hit. Just last year, he even joined the lineup for the popular reality show "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here", where he finished in third place after public voting.
But Farage isn't the only politician who has been caught up in musical mishaps during this election season. During a speech by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in May, the sound of Tony Blair's 1997 election anthem "Things Can Only Get Better" inadvertently drowned him out, providing some amusement for onlookers.
With current polls predicting a comfortable victory for Keir Starmer's Labour party, the question remains whether Reform UK, previously led by Richard Tice, will secure any seats. In March 2024, former Conservative MP Lee Anderson defected to Reform UK, adding to the party's growing presence.
Despite the chaos and unexpected moments leading up to the election, one thing is for sure - the British public is in for an interesting and eventful campaign season. Stay informed with our free weekly newsletter, where we provide easy-to-read breakdowns and analysis on the issues that matter to you. And for even more updates, join us on WhatsApp for daily news and opinions, and follow us on TikTok for fact-checking, voters' opinions, and even some furry friends at polling stations. Have a celebrity story to share? We'd love to hear from you - email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page.
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