Nigel Farage turned 60 on Wednesday and held an event at Canary Wharf to mark it. It was of course a private affair. However given some of the attenders including Tory MPs Andrea Jenkyns and Mark Francois, Lee 30p Anderson currently of Reform and Liz Truss it was never going to remain that private. Photos were posted on social media.
One person who was there was Brewdog boss James Watt. He was there as a ‘plus one’ for his partner Georgia Toffolo, a social media star probably rather better known than Watt and a long time associate of Farage.
Farage a wine drinker has likely never heard of Watt. The Brewdog boss posted on social media that any meeting with politicians attracted opprobium from their opponents. However an event which featured a video message from Trump and Farage, a rather controversial figure, is perhaps in a slightly different league.
Watt noted that it was an interesting experience to meet Liz Truss whatever it might be thought could be learnt from such a meeting.
Its all rather far removed from the original rebel image of Punk IPA, but whether its a good look for his business only Watt can ultimately judge
Update
The Sunday Times Business News (7th April) has confirmed James Watt’s attendance and also reports that Paul Marshall financial backer of GBNews and prospective owner of the Telegraph was present. Nick Candy the property developer and Neighbours ‘star’ Holly Vallance were also present.
Perhaps Watt plans to advertise Brewdog beers on GBNews or use Farage in publicity??
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