Ben Habib, the quiet man of politics

Not a policy, but I believe of interest to our members.

Last September, in London, I sat with 60 other people and listened to Nigel Farage. It was a speech I have heard several times since, every pause, smile, ‘you know what’ and gurn precisely placed and executed. A well-rehearsed act, played as Henry V but received as Arthur Daley.

In the photo session afterwards we lined up, his smile popped us as he shook our hands and disappeared a split second after we turned away; us with that nagging feeling that we had just bought a second-hand Ford Cortina we didn’t want. ‘Lovely motor, mate, one careful owner.’

Yesterday, at a New Culture Forum event in Bournemouth, I listened to Ben Habib. He wasn’t a great orator hiding behind a Savile Row suit, he was just this ordinary chap standing there talking. Engaging with the audience, answering their questions honestly and, when he got something wrong, accepting the truth with humility and dignity.

After he had spoken I ambushed him and gave him my usual chant on how the destruction of local associations/branches by first the Tories and then Reform was one of the current problems with politics. And he listened. At least his answer gave that impression. And that was a first for me.

When he had chatted to a few others he left, on his own, no entourage, no bodyguards, just this rather small figure with a backpack.

My point in all this is that yesterday I believe I met the man who might, in his own quiet way, be the politician we have all been waiting for. The one who has real integrity.

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I’ve never met Ben Habib, but I get the feeling he’s much more genuine than most of the big names in politics. Being an honest person is a novel idea in politics. Sadly, this sometimes seems more true for the political right than some on the left.

Some of the Greens, George Galloway and these silly Gaza MP’s spew a lot of nonsense I disagree with, but they believe in this nonsense. It makes them at least appear to be honest and have the courage of their convictions. This is sadly not how many Tories and at least 3 of the current Reform MP’s appear. It makes me feel like we’re all being played by people who care about our vote, but not as much about the things we care about.

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I believe in Ben Habib’s ethics and I can sense the sincerity and urgency for Britain to be saved in him, he is an ideal character for this movement and I am eager to watch the relaunch of the Integrity Party, hopefully seeing it happen sooner rather than later because we need to get started.

I came across word from spectators that actually praise George Galloway for his skills in rhetoric and word play which I think is fair as he has made really good notes and that I can use my hunch to say he isn’t part of the uniparty because of his opposing views to almost all parties. The Gaza MPs are activists rather than MPs and its a disgrace they were allowed in, the Gov needs serious reforms. You are right though with this lot, and ReformUK is playing a game to replace the Tories, which I think we should be skeptical of at hearing those words from some people, we don’t want it to literally turn INTO the Tories as a replacement, it should ideally become a conservative party, but then we are back into the two-party system, destined to become the uniparty once more. This is why I am keen to have Ben Habib’s party change things, and I would almost say to abolish parties after Ben+Rupert reforms the Gov in such a way that only independent MPs with no parties will be the norm. The issue we have is collusion behind the scenes, but this is why I would say that we utilise an investigation system for all MPs at that point, to remove any concern of secret funding and backdoor collusion.

Hope all are well today, nice and warm, eh?

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I was also at Bournemouth, and had exactly the same impression as you, of a thoroughly decent, honest and un self interested person. He has thought things through, and I would be delighted to support him in his endeavour to help the UK. A thoroughly encouraging event, presented by a genuine man. Rare, son’t you think? to be treasured. Best wishes

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