Raymond Reddington

I'm white, British and working class. Working class people who vote for Reform are thick as pig shit. It's just like Brexit, they hated the EU but couldn't articulate a single reason why.

Please read. Today, I was supposed to speak at the Restore Britain youth wing launch in York. I was asked two weeks ago and jumped at the opportunity because like of all us I want to get behind something real. However, I received a message this morning to say that because of what I tweeted last night that those higher up would rather me not speak at today’s event. The tweet in question: A picture of the newly elected Restore councillors with the caption, “Exactly what British politics should look like. White. British. Proud.” To say I was taken aback doesn’t even describe it. I fully understand that a new party must be strategic and bring people along gradually. That’s why I immediately asked whether the issue was solely this tweet. The answer was yes. Given what Restore, Rupert, and other senior figures have openly said in the past, this decision has left me at a complete loss. While preparing our speeches we were also told we could not use the word “remigration”. Of course, this didn’t sit well with me, but like I say, I’m wise enough to understand that an emerging party needs to be strategic and bring people along gradually. Regardless, I do feel we are at the stage where this is a widely accepted term across Europe and the UK should follow suit. I want to be clear, this isn’t just about me personally. It’s about the broader direction. While I support the need for careful messaging to win wider support, these two incidents together have left me feeling blindsided and concerned. To those who have followed me since 2020, you know where I stand. I have always put England and the United Kingdom first. I left a previous organisation last year for the very same reason. I will not compromise on core principles. I remain unashamedly Britain First, and I will continue to speak and act with honesty and conviction. I have decided to share this information because if this was Reform, for example, the public would want to know and rightfully so. I believe in transparency and holding everyone to the same standard, especially those who present themselves as an alternative to the failed status quo. This isn’t a tweet to turn everybody against Restore. I hope and pray these are just teething errors. However, whoever these people are that are “higher up” (as it always is), they need to decide exactly what Restore stands for. You cannot champion British identity in public speeches and interviews, only to quietly punish those who carry the same message. Clarity and consistency matter, especially the times we now live in. The British public are vulnerable. Today I would’ve spent eight hours travelling, four hours to get to York and hours back. I was still allowed to attend the event but in all honesty I just feel completely flat. I poured my heart and soul into my speech and really wanted to share it with everyone and help Restore attract more keen young voters. I tweeted this last night, so why a decision wasn’t made then is beyond me. Not to mention, my stance on the UK and immigration was public information when I was invited to speak. Poor organisation and a complete lack of communication. Not to mention I feel completely disheartened and once again questioning who is really pulling the strings. I want to reiterate that this is not an attempt to try and ‘destroy’ Restore. All the efforts that went into Great Yarmouth recently was truly a sight to behold. It made me emotional to see so many people campaign and travel from all over to make a difference. This is the Britain I want to see. I will leave this here. I just think the British public are owed full transparency. After everything we’ve been through it’s the least we deserve. I will continue to speak the truth and always put Britain first. Thank you for the continued support. I appreciate you all. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧