John Sweeney - The Real Nigel Farage : A Would-Be Prime Minister On Trial

Fearless investigative reporter John Sweeney comes to Tring to dissect one of the most polarising figures in modern British politics. Discussing his explosive new book, The Real Nigel Farage: A Would-Be Prime Minister On Trial, Sweeney draws on three decades of frontline journalism—having challenged leaders from Vladimir Putin to Donald Trump—to present a gripping, no-holds-barred biography.
Join us for a fascinating, highly topical evening of political scrutiny, sharp analysis, and uncompromising investigation.

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Date Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Time 7:30 PM
Doors Open 7:00 PM
Venue High Street Baptist Church
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About the Book: The Real Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage is undeniably one of the most consequential figures of contemporary British politics. Known for his saloon-bar charm, trademark laugh, and political resilience, he continues to shape the UK’s electoral landscape. But behind the populist charisma lies a far more complex and contentious story.

In The Real Nigel Farage, veteran journalist John Sweeney makes the case for the prosecution, examining seven grave charges regarding Farage's suitability for high public office. Drawing on close-range interviews—from former schoolmates and party colleagues to personal acquaintances—Sweeney explores a career marked by charisma, controversy, and chaos.

 

 

 

About John Sweeney

John Sweeney is an acclaimed investigative reporter and author of sixteen books, including the Sunday Times bestseller The Killer in the Kremlin. Across a distinguished career for The Observer and the BBC’s Panorama, he has covered wars and high-profile conflicts in nearly 100 countries, reporting undercover from high-risk zones like Chechnya, North Korea, and Zimbabwe. Renowned for his fearless, direct approach, Sweeney currently serves as the Reform UK correspondent for The Nerve.