Nigel Farage’s New Year message, delivered from historic Blenheim Palace, represents more than just a political rallying cry. It exemplifies a growing trend among populist and authoritarian figures to manipulate history for self-serving agendas. Farage’s invocation of a simplified and sanitized past highlights how history can be reframed as a tool for myth-making rather than a source of shared understanding. This article explores the dangerous implications of Farage’s approach and its parallels with other global leaders who rewrite history to consolidate power and ideology.
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