News · 18 May 2026

EU Prepares for Nigel Farage as UK Prime Minister

Unsplash / ALEXANDRE LALLEMAND

The European Union is reportedly making preparations for the potential of Nigel Farage serving as Britain's Prime Minister. Ireland's Taoiseach, Micheal Martin, confirmed Brussels is drawing up plans for every scenario, including a Farage premiership. He added that Ireland would engage but that Farage's EU policies are completely at variance with theirs. A Farage clause in any reset deal has also been reported.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 May 2026 at 4:45

Reported by Daily Express · How we write briefs

Get the app

Understand this story

Who is the Prime Minister? What does a prime minister do? What does 'prime minister' mean?

More briefs

WorldMore Than 160 Arrested as Cost-of-Living Protests Sweep France BusinessBBC Pauses DIY SOS for 2027 to Save Money PoliticsHealey and Miliband Mocked Over Bangkok Tuk-Tuk Snack Video WorldPope Leo leaves hospital early following successful lung cancer surgery WorldDelegates walk out during Russian finance minister speech at IMF meeting TransportVW recalls thousands of electric cars over fire risk Browse all stories →