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Rod Stewart comes out in support of Reform UK

Rod Stewart criticises Elton John's announcement of retirement
  • Rocker Rod Stewart has publicly endorsed Nigel Farage and the Reform UK party, urging his fans to give Farage a chance.
  • Stewart expressed dissatisfaction with the current government and criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's new Brexit deal, stating he is also “fed up with the Tories”.
  • He said Farage is coming across well as a political option for the UK.
  • Stewart's current support for Farage contrasts with his 2024 criticism of the politician for blaming the West for the war in Ukraine.
  • Stewart has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine since the conflict began, even renting out a home for a refugee family.
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