Farage Praises Daily Express for Role in Pensioner Payment U-Turn

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform Party, lauded the Daily Express newspaper in a recent speech for its prominent coverage of the campaign to provide full winter fuel payments to all pensioners. Farage stated, "Well done the Express for splashing it," while holding up a copy of the newspaper's front page featuring the headline 'Farage Backs Call for Full U-Turn to Help OAPs'. He went on to suggest that the government's subsequent U-turn on the issue was a direct result of the pressure exerted by the Reform Party and the media coverage. This highlights the significant role of media advocacy in shaping political decisions. The Reform Party's campaign for pensioners' rights has garnered considerable attention, and this instance showcases the effectiveness of their strategy.