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Truss and Farage Unite at Controversial Mayfair Lunch

1/25/2026

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Truss Joins Farage

Liz Truss, former UK prime minister, and Nigel Farage, UK politician, attended a lunch in Mayfair organized by the Heartland Institute, a climate-denying think tank.
Lance Forman attended a lunch and said Truss was not upset and remained cheerful despite Robert Jenrick's criticism of her mini-budget.
Labour criticized the gathering, contrasting Jenrick's comments with Farage's support for Truss.
The event drew right-wing figures and raised questions about Truss's future.

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Farage Assembles Team

Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, is preparing to announce his leadership team.
Robert Jenrick is expected to be named Shadow Chancellor to bolster the party’s economic credibility.
Zia Yusuf, Reform UK policy chief, is likely to become the home affairs spokesman.
Nadhim Zahawi, a recent defector, is favored for foreign affairs.
Jenrick's meeting with Zia Yusuf to address past disagreements signals improving party relations.

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Truss Joins Farage

Liz Truss, former UK prime minister, and Nigel Farage, UK politician, attended a lunch in Mayfair organized by the Heartland Institute, a climate-denying think tank.
Lance Forman attended a lunch and said Truss was not upset and remained cheerful despite Robert Jenrick's criticism of her mini-budget.
Labour criticized the gathering, contrasting Jenrick's comments with Farage's support for Truss.
The event drew right-wing figures and raised questions about Truss's future.

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