Record View says having such a man with his finger on the button of the UK’s nuclear missiles should send a chill down the spine of every voter.
Nigel Farage(Image: Getty Images)
There are many reasons why it would be a disaster if Nigel Farage became Prime Minister.
He has been open about his opposition to the founding principles of the NHS – our most cherished public service. And it is clear he would do everything in his power to favour his rich banker pals over the needs of working families.
But his dodgy stance on defence is an even bigger reason for rejecting Reform. Farage once said Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin was the world leader he most admires. He has tried to backtrack on this appalling claim but he showed his hand and nobody should forget it.
He has now confirmed he would vote against Government plans to deploy troops in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal. Such a stance is reprehensible. Russia invaded parts of the Ukraine in an illegal bid to destroy another sovereign nation.
Every day the Ukrainian people are fighting – and dying – for their very existence. The peace troops plan is sensible not just for Ukraine but also for the rest of Europe. Yet Farage would rather the UK did nothing to stop Putin. If elected PM Farage would destabilise the country and he will be the toast of the Kremlin if he ever gets his hands on power.
Labour’s Defence Secretary John Healey tells Daily Record readers today he “wouldn’t trust” Farage with Britain’s national security. We wholeheartedly agree. Having such a man with his finger on the button of the UK’s nuclear missiles should send a chill down the spine of every voter.
Plaid it again
Every Scottish football fan is buzzing with excitement at the prospect of watching our heroes in the World Cup.
And for those old enough, memories of previous tournaments are flooding back. Archie Gemmill’s wonder goal against the Dutch, Davie Narey’s toe-poke against Brazil, even Alan Rough’s dodgy perm in 1978 are all etched in the mind.
Another stand-out moment was watching Craig Brown’s 1998 squad on the pitch in the Stade de France before their opening match decked out in full kilt and Highland dress. Led by Braveheart Colin Hendry, our lads looked like world beaters. And they almost were, losing to Brazil by an agonising own goal in front of a global TV audience of 500million.
This time round, SFA chiefs have decided Steve Clarke’s lads should ditch the pre-match kilts and opt for “sharp suits” instead. That’s a pity. We’re sure Andy Robertson and the lads will look fantastic. But nothing beats a kilt when Scots are going into battle.
