Regular readers will be well aware of the ambivalence in my attitudes to 'our Nigel'. Without his monumental efforts over several decades, Brexit would have been impossible.
BUT, in the last two and a half years, he has acted unwisely far too often. In the end, I firmly believe that he lost us Brexit votes and too many voters actively dislike the man. The damage to Ukip, at this time of huge potential to move forward, has been immeasurable. Time to head off to the Americas, I think, Nigel!
I do know Nigel slightly and he is personable, intelligent and good company.
Sorry to say it but I wish he had demonstrated greater wisdom in public pronouncements. Intelligent as he is, he is not clever enough to get away with talking 'on the hoof' and 'shooting from the lip'. When he prepares, the man is formidable. (What was that I said about 'ambivalence' in my attitudes?)
