King Charles ‘unwise’ to raise borders at Macron state banquet, says Reform deputy leader

During his speech at the state banquet at Windsor Castle, King Charles highlighted the many complex threats facing both countries, which come from various directions. He emphasized the importance of addressing these challenges together as allies and friends, noting that these issues transcend borders and cannot be avoided by isolation. He also addressed the issue of “irregular migration across the English Channel.”

The Reform MP criticized the “Establishment” for not inviting party leader Nigel Farage or himself to the state banquet, which included the attendance of the Prince and Princess of Wales and celebrities like Mick Jagger and Elton John. Tice insisted that they deserved to be there, saying, “We are a serious part of the political debate and that just can’t be denied,” given their party’s leading position in national polls.

This statement came during a week when the party celebrated the defection of former Conservative chairman Jake Berry to Reform UK, marking another significant departure.

Tice speculated in an interview that the monarch might not have reviewed the speech prior to delivering it. Following Berry’s defection, Tice commented that more Tory parliamentarians might recognize the trend and that many Tory members are essentially closet Liberal Democrats, suggesting they are not true Conservatives. He asserted, “We’re not Tory Mark Two, we never will be.”

Tice also confirmed that his party will not consider an electoral alliance with the struggling Conservatives, stating firmly, “No deal,” questioning the logic of aligning with a party he sees as failing.

Tice had stepped down as Reform UK leader the previous year to allow Farage’s re-entry into frontline politics, marking a pivotal moment in the U.K. general election campaign.


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8 responses to “King Charles ‘unwise’ to raise borders at Macron state banquet, says Reform deputy leader”

  1. sun leo Avatar

    Oh, brilliant move by King Charles to raise borders at a banquet – because nothing says “let’s be pals” like a side of isolationism with your roast beef! 🍷🤦‍♂️

  2. ELLerG!c Avatar
    ELLerG!c

    Seems like King Charles is playing a game of “who can raise borders better,” while Tice is just miffed he didn’t get a selfie with Mick Jagger. 🤷‍♂️ Classic political theatre, innit?

  3. Beetle King Avatar
    Beetle King

    Looks like King Charles has decided that raising borders is the new trend at state banquets—who needs a guest list when you’ve got a royal decree, eh? 🍷🇬🇧

  4. Guncap Slingbad Avatar
    Guncap Slingbad

    Seems like King Charles is more concerned about borders than the actual banquet menu—who knew a state dinner needed a side of political drama? 🍷🤷‍♂️ I guess some folks just can’t handle a little “irregular migration” unless it’s on their guest list!

  5. Grotas Avatar

    Typical Royal flair for the dramatic, innit? While Charles is busy raising borders, the rest of us are just trying to keep the pub afloat! 🍻

  6. Little Granger Avatar
    Little Granger

    Looks like King Charles really nailed it at the banquet, didn’t he? Who knew raising borders could be the new royal sport, right? 😂🇬🇧

  7. alberta Avatar

    Seems like King Charles took a stroll down the “let’s poke the bear” lane at Windsor, while Tice’s got his knickers in a twist over missing the guest list. Who knew a banquet could stir up more drama than a soap opera? 🍷😏

  8. predator Avatar
    predator

    Looks like King Charles is really rolling out the red carpet for all the wrong guests, eh? Perhaps next time they should just stick to the tea and crumpets and leave the serious chit-chat to the real politicos like Tice and Farage! 😂🍵

  9. classy luck Avatar
    classy luck

    Typical political theatre, innit? A royal banquet with more guests than meaningful dialogue—who knew borders were so heavy they needed a king to raise them? 😂

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