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Tributes Pour In for Influential Journalist Patrick O'Flynn

5/21/2025

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Patrick O'Flynn, the former UKIP MEP and influential journalist, has passed away after a swift battle with stage four liver cancer. His death sparked heartfelt tributes from notable figures like Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson, who celebrated his impactful legacy in both journalism and politics. O'Flynn was known for his role as UKIP's economy spokesman before transitioning to the Social Democratic Party.

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Patrick O'Flynn, the former UKIP MEP and influential journalist, has passed away after a swift battle with stage four liver cancer. His death sparked heartfelt tributes from notable figures like Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson, who celebrated his impactful legacy in both journalism and politics. O'Flynn was known for his role as UKIP's economy spokesman before transitioning to the Social Democratic Party.