Obviously its because of the risk that in Scotland's case a yes vote could actually lead to real constitutional changes, whereas the little racist village is just a sideshow, but still...

The interview is actually grotesque. I've seen it a few times now and it just feels so close to those far right
"debate me" livestreams. Even the end is giving a tone of "aw did my facts and clear arguement make you emotional?"

They're steeped in politics and have been for decades. They're not some naive rebels.

As if all of the Reform big wigs haven't been knee deep in British politics for decades. Jesus, some of them have been Tory government ministers, some of them have been bankers, some of them are academics. They're not some plebs that were in a pub and decided to give starting a political part a try.