Farage and the trap of boo-hoo theatrics – history tells us it won’t end well

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Saturday, July 11, 2026 This week’s Premium picks Catch up on some of our favourite picks from Independent Premium this week. Don’t forget that as a registered user, you have access to a limited number of Independent Premium articles each month (simply log in to access the articles). Plus, if you’re enjoying this week’s selection, you can currently unlock 6 months of unlimited access for just £1 and benefit from ad-free reading, the Daily Edition digital newspaper, exclusive newsletters and more. 1/ The strange and surprisingly moving story behind Count Binface, the man taking on Farage By Katie Rosseinsky  2/Farage and the trap of boo-hoo theatrics – history tells us it won’t end well By Georgios Samaras  3/ Can Fifa ever actually change? Inside Gianni Infantino’s grip on power By Miguel Delaney 4/ ‘I worked with the young princes – the King is a pretty tough guy to deal with’ By Peter Stanford 5/ We’re in the middle of a heatwave, so why is the ‘cold blob’ in the North Atlantic causing so much concern? By Helen Coffey BROWSE ALL PREMIUM ARTICLES BROWSE ALL ARTICLES SUBSCRIBE TODAY TO ENJOY: Unlimited access to our award-winning journalism Advert-free reading on the website and on all of your devices A detailed look at the day’s news with the Daily Edition newspaper The Independent app with puzzles and audio readings of articles Additional insight from exclusive subscriber-only newsletters SUBSCRIBE: 6 MONTHS FOR £1 SUBSCRIBE: 6 MONTHS FOR £1 You can cancel at any time. Don't forget to complete your registration We've noticed that you have not yet completed your registration to The Independent. Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism. It allows us to better understand our readers and tailor your experience. By registering, you'll also gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, including: Limited access to Premium articles Access to The Independent app Access to more than 20 newsletters Commenting on independent.co.uk Unlock these benefits by completing your registration today.  COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION NOW COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION Join the conversation and follow us Download our apps: Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently opted in to receive offers, events and updates from The Independent.   To unsubscribe from these emails or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy