Farage’s ugly hypocrisy on Brand is coming back to haunt him

Nigel Farage has criticised Labour for associating with Russell Brand, who has been convicted of sexual offences, despite appearing on Brand’s podcast in 2024 while police were investigating him. Farage said he regrets taking part and expressed sympathy for Brand’s victims. Isabel Hardman argues that Farage’s criticism exposes a double standard, noting his earlier comments defending Brand and his own past appearances alongside him.