Trumponomics Nigel Farage at Davos: 'The Consensus Era Is Over'
Jan 28, 2026
Nigel Farage, British political figure known for leading Reform UK and campaigning for Brexit, lays out a vision of national interest in a shifting world. He discusses the decline of consensus politics, changing debates at Davos on tech and energy, and rethinking ties with China, NATO and global trade. He also talks about pro-business reforms, banking levies and reviving domestic energy production.
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Consensus Era Is Ending
- Nigel Farage argues Brexit and Trump's wins were the first tremors of a lasting shift away from globalist consensus politics.
- He says national interest now trumps uniform global regulations and consensus thinking.
Cut Waste To Fund Supply-Side Reform
- Reform plans focus on supply-side reform and cutting administrative burdens on small and medium businesses.
- Farage says reduce welfare waste and government inefficiency to reassure markets and fund reforms.
Tax Bank Reserves, Force Efficiency
- Farage proposes a levy on bank reserves to reclaim around £20 billion previously gained via QE-related mechanisms.
- He tells banks to accept higher costs or become more efficient rather than rely on free money.