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Senior Tories condemn Nigel Farage’s defense of Putin’s war

Senior members of the Conservative Party have come out strongly against Nigel Farage's defense of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. The Tories are concerned about the impact of Farage's statements on their party, which is already facing division due to the emergence of Reform UK. Rishi Sunak and other prominent Conservatives have criticized Farage for suggesting that the West provoked the Russian invasion of Ukraine. accused Farage of playing into Putin's hands by making such claims in a recent BBC interview. went even further, stating that anyone who echoes Kremlin propaganda, whether it be Jeremy Corbyn or Nigel Farage, cannot be trusted with national security. The internal battle within the Conservative Party over how to address Farage's controversial statements continues to escalate. The party is eager to prevent the rise of Reform UK and the division it is causing within their ranks.

What did Nigel Farage claim in a recent interview?

In a recent interview, Nigel Farage claimed that the west provoked the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

How did senior Tories react to Nigel Farage's claim?

Senior Tories, including Rishi Sunak and Tom Tugendhat, condemned Nigel Farage for his claim and accused him of playing into Putin's hands.

Why are Conservatives desperate to halt the rise of Reform UK?

Conservatives are desperate to halt the rise of Reform UK because it is splitting their party in two.