The Current Thing Farage Announces New 'Shadow Cabinet' - with Paul Cox
Feb 18, 2026
Paul Cox, Portsmouth-born comedian and commentator, brings sharp wit and a stand-up lens to political culture. He and Nick debate the split between Restore Britain and Reform UK. They react to Farage’s new shadow cabinet, unpack Suella Braverman’s education and trans remarks, and explore why grooming inquiries and nationalist rhetoric are reshaping the right.
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Restore Britain Makes Taboo Views Mainstream
- Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain foregrounds mass deportation and cultural preservation as explicit policy goals.
- Paul Cox and Nick Dixon argue this brings previously whispered views into mainstream political debate.
Inside Reaction On Reform TV
- Paul Cox describes Reform TV insiders' reaction: they see Restore as huge news that must be discussed.
- He recounts pushback he received for sharing his views and explains why the story matters to GB News and the right-wing sphere.
Reform Moved Toward A Cosmopolitan Identity
- Reform has drifted toward a cosmopolitan 'anywhere' identity, alienating 'somewhere' voters who want cultural preservation.
- That drift helps explain why Restore can attract a significant disenfranchised right-wing base.