Farage accused of ‘parroting Kremlin lines’ after remarks on UK troops in Ukraine

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Alexandra Topping Political correspondentJanuary 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM

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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is facing criticism after stating he would vote against deploying UK troops to Ukraine, even in a peacekeeping role following a potential peace deal. This stance followed announcements from Britain and France about their readiness to send troops to Ukraine after such a deal. Cabinet minister Pat McFadden accused Farage of "parroting Kremlin lines" and jeopardizing national security, suggesting his position aligns with Russia's interests. Farage defended his position, citing a lack of manpower and equipment for an open-ended operation, advocating for a larger coalition instead. Keir Starmer has stated that MPs would have a debate and vote before any UK troops were deployed on peacekeeping duties.

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Emmanuel Macron 40% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 40% France ×250% Pat McFadden 50% Reform UK ×250% Keir Starmer ×250% Russia ×260% UK ×370% Ukraine ×680% Nigel Farage ×790%

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