Dining across the divide: ‘She’s got a real downer on Nigel Farage – I think he’s a charismatic guy’

The Guardian UK Sunday 09 August 2026, 11:00 UTC By Zoe Williams 1 min read

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A Labour-voting ex-headteacher and a police officer keen on Reform hit it off, but would they find common ground on immigration or Andy Burnham?Steph, 66, ChesterOccupation Retired primary school headteacher. Now does consultancy Continue reading...

A Labour-voting ex-headteacher and a police officer keen on Reform hit it off, but would they find common ground on immigration or Andy Burnham?

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Dining across the divide: ‘She’s got a real downer on Nigel Farage – I think he’s a charismatic guy’

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