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City AM journalist quizzes Reform UK on 'socialist' economic policies

Feb 18, 2026
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During a recent exchange with City AM reporter Samuel Norman, Nigel Farage defended his calls for "state involvement" in strategic British industries. While some analysts have labelled these policies as "socialist" in nature, Farage insists they represent a necessary reindustrialisation of the UK economy rather than traditional nationalisation. As Reform UK continues to target manufacturing heartlands, the debate over their fiscal identity is intensifying. Does the City view state stakes in industry as a pragmatic necessity or a departure from free-market values? Get more of City AM 👇 🌐 http://www.cityam.com X(formerly Twitter): http://twitter.com/CityAM Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cityam Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/city_am LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/cityam
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