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What unites populist voters?

Populist voters are often united by a shared feeling that mainstream politicians ignore their everyday concerns, especially around national identity and immigration. In this story, Rupert Lowe and Nigel Farage are trying to harness that exact energy. They hope to bring disgruntled voters together under a single banner to challenge the current political establishment.

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