Nigel Farage to cross the pond, again

It’s his sworn ambition to become prime minister of the UK by 2029. But is Nigel Farage perhaps spending a little bit too much time in the States? Barely had the Reform leader finished addressing his party conference, then “ping!” An email arrived in Cockburn’s inbox touting Farage’s latest trip across the pond. The former member of European Parliament is billed as one of the headliners at the New York Young Republican Club’s gala dinner in December. Tickets at the black-tie bash at Cipriani Wall Street start from $499 and go up to $30,000 for…

It’s his sworn ambition to become prime minister of the UK by 2029. But is Nigel Farage perhaps spending a little bit too much time in the States? Barely had the Reform leader finished addressing his party conference, then “ping!” An email arrived in Cockburn’s inbox touting Farage’s latest trip across the pond. The former member of European Parliament is billed as one of the headliners at the New York Young Republican Club’s gala dinner in December. Tickets at the black-tie bash at Cipriani Wall Street start from $499 and go up to $30,000 for varying levels of exclusivity. Kerching!

Farage is billed on the event as “a great friend of President Trump and leader of the Brexit movement.” Having “fought for his country’s independence from Brussels since the early 90s” he then — apparently — led UKIP “to numerous election victories” before “his world-changing European referendum win in 2016.” The event adds that “Farage attended Dulwich College, is a popular personality in global media, a keen fisherman, a father of four, and even has his own line of gin!” Other speakers include Steve Bannon and Raheem Kassam, with attendees promised a “Cipriani’s signature Bellini upon arrival, an open bar featuring top-shelf liquor, butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and a multi-course dinner.”