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POWER MOVE: Nigel Farage Taps JD Vance's 'British Sherpa' to Lead Reform UK Policy

Gary FranchiFebruary 18, 2026284 views
POWER MOVE: Nigel Farage Taps JD Vance's 'British Sherpa' to Lead Reform UK Policy
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The populist revolution is spreading across the Atlantic, and Nigel Farage just made a power move that should have globalists shaking in their boots. The Reform UK leader has appointed James Orr, the brilliant theologian and philosopher whom Vice President JD Vance calls his "British sherpa," as the party's new head of policy.

This isn't just another political appointment – it's a declaration that the America First movement has found its perfect ally across the pond. Orr, a New Right intellectual with direct ties to the Trump-Vance administration, brings the kind of philosophical firepower that built our MAGA coalition here at home.

Think about what this means, Patriots. While establishment RINOs and Democrats are still scratching their heads wondering how Trump secured his landslide victory, Farage is importing the intellectual architecture that made it happen. Orr has been instrumental in shaping the philosophical foundations of Vance's political worldview – the same worldview that's now driving American policy from the White House.

The Global Populist Alliance Takes Shape

Reform UK is riding high in British polls, and this appointment signals they're serious about challenging the globalist establishment that's been destroying working families on both sides of the Atlantic. With Orr at the helm of policy development, expect Reform to push the same winning formula that swept Trump back into power: putting citizens first, securing borders, and rejecting the failed globalist agenda.

"James brings the intellectual rigor we need to transform Britain," a Reform UK source told supporters.

The timing couldn't be better. As President Trump implements his America First agenda with unprecedented success, British voters are watching and wondering why they can't have leaders who actually fight for them instead of kowtowing to Brussels bureaucrats and World Economic Forum elites.

This transatlantic alliance of populist minds represents exactly what the establishment fears most: competent, principled conservatives who understand both the philosophical foundations and practical policies needed to restore national sovereignty. The question isn't whether this partnership will shake up British politics – it's whether the Tory establishment is ready for what's coming.

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CommonSenseCarolVerifiedjust now
Finally, some strategic thinking from Reform! The establishment parties have been playing it safe for too long while the country goes down the drain.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedjust now
About time! The Tories have lost their way completely and Labour... well, don't get me started on Labour.
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DefendBritainVerifiedjust now
Smart politics from Farage as always. Learning from successful conservative movements abroad while staying true to British values - that's exactly the approach we need right now.
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SovereigntyMattersVerifiedjust now
Exactly! We can learn from Trump and Vance's success without abandoning what makes Britain great.
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MiddleEnglandMumVerifiedjust now
This reminds me of when my local council brought in an outside consultant - sometimes fresh perspectives from people who aren't stuck in the Westminster bubble can work wonders.
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OldSchoolConservativeVerifiedjust now
Who exactly is this 'British Sherpa' though? The article mentions their connection to Vance but I'd like to know more about their specific qualifications and background before getting too excited.
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ReformVoter2024Verifiedjust now
Good point - transparency about advisors is important, even when the appointment looks promising on the surface.
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RedWallReturnerVerifiedjust now
Excellent news! Reform is the only party serious about real change rather than just managing decline.
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PatriotPete47Verifiedjust now
Brilliant move by Farage! Getting someone with actual experience in American conservative policy could be exactly what Reform UK needs to shake things up.
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BritishToryVerifiedjust now
Agreed, but I hope they adapt the policies for British circumstances rather than just copying American approaches.