Nearly five decades ago, my family and I escaped the terrifying grasp of Saddam Hussein’s secret police, finding a new life in Britain.
We arrived in a country that offered us safety, hope, and opportunity—a far cry from the horrors we had left behind.
At the time, I had no idea just how much my fortunes would change.
A young boy from Baghdad, I arrived in the UK at just 11 years old, with no command of English and no understanding of what lay ahead.
Now, looking back, I am in awe of how far I’ve come.
From setting up and selling successful businesses to holding some of the most prestigious political roles in this great country, Britain has been nothing short of extraordinary to me.
Even now, there are mornings when I stand in front of the bathroom mirror, almost unable to believe it.
How did this boy from Baghdad, with nothing more than a dream, end up as Chancellor of the Exchequer?
The State of Britain: A Heartbreaking Reality
Which is why, when I look at the country today, it breaks my heart.
In the last 18 months, Britain—this nation that so generously took me in—is showing signs of deep distress. The signs are everywhere.
It doesn’t take a keen eye to see that the country is no longer the thriving, dynamic place it once was.
We are at a crossroads, and sadly, I feel we are on the brink of collapse.
The economy is struggling. Unemployment is on the rise.
Growth has come to a standstill, and businesses are closing their doors at an alarming rate.
It’s a grim picture, one that didn’t need to happen.
But this is the reality of a government whose policies seem to be designed to strangle capitalism—one of the very forces that made this country prosperous in the first place.
A Government Out of Touch With Reality
The current Cabinet is, frankly, a disaster. It’s difficult to take seriously a group of people with little to no real-world business experience.
And that’s evident in the way they govern. Just look at the people in charge.
We have a Chancellor who has no clue about the economy and is clearly out of her depth.
We have an Energy Secretary who is so obsessed with the Net Zero agenda that she risks bankrupting the entire country.
And let’s not forget the Foreign Secretary, who seems more interested in giving away British territory than protecting it, while making us foot the bill.
Then there’s the Attorney General, who appears more concerned with the European Court of Human Rights than with doing what’s best for the people of this country.
He’s admitted he wouldn’t overrule it, even when it comes to the deportation of criminals like child rapists. This is not the leadership Britain deserves.
Reflecting on My Own Political Journey
Of course, I’m not blind to the flaws of the Conservative government I was part of. We were far from perfect.
Looking back, we were too hesitant, too soft in our approach to the country’s challenges.
We allowed the bureaucratic machine to outmaneuver us at every turn.
Many of the individuals I worked with were outstanding, dedicated professionals, but the system itself was too entrenched.
Every time we tried to push for change, we were told it was “too complicated” or “too big” to fix.
And, unfortunately, we often accepted that reasoning.
As a businessman, I always prided myself on being straightforward and direct. The truth mattered.
But when I entered politics, I quickly found myself slipping into the same jargon-filled speech that so many politicians fall into.
Instead of addressing problems head-on, I began to dance around them.
That, in hindsight, is one of my biggest regrets. I went into politics to make a difference, to cut through the nonsense and bring real change.
But for too long, I became part of the problem.
A Call for Change: Britain Needs Reform
Now, I am done with the double-talk. I’m done with pretending everything is fine when it’s not.
We’ve reached a point in our history where the situation is urgent.
Britain is in trouble, and it’s not just about bad leadership or mismanagement.
There are darker forces at play. Radical Islamists are waiting patiently for their moment to infiltrate our Parliament, and I fear we are on the brink of letting them in.
Already, we’ve seen the damage they can do—inciting hatred and division, particularly within Jewish communities.
And make no mistake, they are not stopping there.
They have the rest of the country in their sights, and they won’t rest until they’ve made their mark.
Why We Need Nigel Farage
This is why I have decided to join Reform UK. This country needs a change, and that change has a name: Nigel Farage.
There is only one political figure who has the vision, the strength, and the willpower to steer us away from this downward spiral—and that is Nigel Farage.
We need someone who understands the pulse of the country, who is willing to take on the forces that threaten our way of life.
Britain is at a tipping point. We cannot afford to sit by and watch as our nation slowly erodes.
It’s time to take action. We need reform, and we need it now.
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