Nigel Farage has been labeled as a “snake oil salesman” by Angela Rayner, a prominent working-class Member of Parliament in Westminster. Rayner criticized the Reform UK leader for hindering her efforts to empower the working class further.
Rayner, known for her role in shaping Labour’s significant Employment Rights Bill, also took aim at Richard Tice, the Deputy Leader of Reform UK, accusing him of lacking an understanding of the real challenges faced by the public.
Describing Farage as someone who makes promises to support the working class while actively opposing initiatives to empower them, Rayner emphasized the disconnect between rhetoric and action. She reiterated her commitment to advocating for the working class despite such opposition.
In response to Tice’s dismissal of the workers’ bill as a “catastrophe,” Rayner expressed outrage, urging him to witness firsthand the issues faced by workers instead of making sweeping judgments from afar. She highlighted the importance of fair pay agreements and career structures for care workers, particularly in light of the aging population, emphasizing the mutual benefits of such measures.
This clash of perspectives underscores the ongoing debate surrounding employment rights and the challenges faced by the working class, with Rayner steadfast in her commitment to championing their cause.