Former UK Tory MP Tom Hunt Advises One Nation in Australian Byelection
Tom Hunt, a former Conservative Member of Parliament for Ipswich who recently defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, has been recruited to advise Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party during the upcoming Farrer byelection in Australia. Hunt is specifically assisting with social media strategy, building on his previous involvement in the South Australian state election. Electoral records indicate he has received payment for his services since February 2026. One Nation candidate David Farley praised Hunt for providing valuable perspectives on political trends in the UK and Europe, noting similarities between the challenges faced by right-wing parties in both nations. The collaboration highlights the ideological alignment between Reform UK and One Nation, particularly regarding immigration reduction and opposition to renewable energy targets. This development occurs amidst a broader trend of right-wing populist growth, with significant defections from the UK Conservative Party to Reform and similar pressures affecting Australia’s Coalition. Hunt has previously suggested that the Australian Liberal Party faces risks similar to those that have diminished the UK Conservatives, reflecting a growing transnational connection among right-wing populist movements.
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Former UK Tory MP Tom Hunt Advises One Nation in Australian Byelection
Tom Hunt, a former Conservative Member of Parliament for Ipswich who recently defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, has been recruited to advise Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party during the upcoming Farrer byelection in Australia. Hunt is specifically assisting with social media strategy, building on his previous involvement in the South Australian state election. Electoral records indicate he has received payment for his services since February 2026. One Nation candidate David Farley praised Hunt for providing valuable perspectives on political trends in the UK and Europe, noting similarities between the challenges faced by right-wing parties in both nations. The collaboration highlights the ideological alignment between Reform UK and One Nation, particularly regarding immigration reduction and opposition to renewable energy targets. This development occurs amidst a broader trend of right-wing populist growth, with significant defections from the UK Conservative Party to Reform and similar pressures affecting Australia’s Coalition. Hunt has previously suggested that the Australian Liberal Party faces risks similar to those that have diminished the UK Conservatives, reflecting a growing transnational connection among right-wing populist movements.
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