The also-rans who may determine future of UK
When it comes to Brexit they are polar opposites, one of them demanding a clean break from the EU, while the other insists we must stay in.
But Nigel Farage and Jo Swinson share common ground when it comes to one issue surrounding the election – both could have a huge say on who becomes Prime Minister on December 13.
Neither will end up in power. Ms Swinson can realistically only hope to make big gains to take her to the 60-odd seats enjoyed in the days of Charles Kennedy. Mr Farage isn’t even bothering to stand, but will be active in the next few weeks rallying his troops.
Both are a thorn in the side of the two men who will battle it out for Number 10.
Brexit Party leader Mr Farage’s insistence on standing 600 candidates has particularly infuriated the Tories, who say his move could split the Leave vote and stop Brexit from happening altogether.
Mr Farage could not care less. In his mind Boris Johnson’s deal is simply not Brexit, so when the PM rejected his proposal for a ‘Leave alliance’, he went straight into attack mode.
It is familiar territory for Mr Farage, who transformed Ukip from a fringe party to major political force during the EU referendum campaign, then dumped them on the scrap heap when he thought his work was done.
Parliament’s failure to deliver Brexit – or anything close to what he believes departing the EU should mean – have brought him back into the spotlight.
