Nigel Farage, speaking at the National Conservatism Conference, strongly criticized what he perceives as a new form of authoritarianism linked to the European Union and broader cancel culture. Farage highlighted the threats and attempts to shut down the conference in Brussels, including threats to the venue owners and his wife, and an attempt by the Brussels Mayor to close the event, which he argued only validated his criticisms of the EU. He reiterated his support for Brexit, stating that recent events have made him more convinced of its necessity. The conference faced significant opposition, with Farage and other speakers decrying the suppression of alternative opinions and state overreach. The reception to Farage's speech and the police confrontation with the conference attendees further underscored the tensions at the event.
“Nigel Farage has never looked more satisfied.” @freddiejh8 reports from Brussels on the police vs the NatCons. https://t.co/EZaAOoZOso
Farage says police would have to 'drag him off stage' after attempt to shut down conference https://t.co/dqEhAon6vF
Center-left New Statesman condemns the raid on NatCon Brussels “A failed attempt to shut down the conference in Brussels made Nigel Farage’s point for him” https://t.co/XyEYE7dYDn
'The Brits drew up a list of rights that would prevent overreach of state power called the ECHR! But, when there's an actual overreach of state power, like this one, they've done nothing to protect this lawful gathering!' @tomhfh | Farage event shut down by Brussels Mayor. https://t.co/cKMncQBY4H
Farage BLASTS 'cancel culture' and says Brussels is 'even worse' since referendum - 'I'm more convinced of Brexit than ever!' https://t.co/whX0pDhERW
‘It serves the view that the EU is getting more authoritarian.’ GB News Political Correspondent, @ChristopherHope, reflects on Nigel Farage's speech at the National Conservatism Conference and the reception he was met with. https://t.co/DpmNEt3tFY
‘There is no public order threat in here whatsoever.’ Nigel Farage argues that opposition to the National Conservatism Conference is 'about closing down alternative opinions' to the European Union. https://t.co/2fOnJbVA4m
Nigel Farage sd owners of this venue being threatened to have business destroyed if they don’t close us down. Man’s wife threatened. “This is what we’re up against. This is a new form of Communism.” Abt Brexit: “Today has told me that we were right to leave.” https://t.co/4ASa1y0FKG