Why American celebrities ‘escaping’ Trump by fleeing to Britain may be in for a big surprise

NY Post ^ | 5/31/25 | Zoe Strimpel

[Libloather]

Since Trump began his second term, Britain has become a political escape hatch for American celebrities and wealthy Democrats.

It’s so popular that last week, the British Home Office released data showing that in the 12 months leading up to March, almost 7,000 US citizens applied to become British subjects or live here indefinitely — the highest number since such records began in 2004.

A third of those applications have been received since Trump took office at the start of 2025.

**SNIP**

But the glitzy progressives falling for Britain may find they are in for a shock: This is not the liberal paradise they imagined, despite our Labour prime minister. In fact, Britain’s next leader could be a lot like Donald Trump.

The populist Reform party is surging in the polls, threatening to explode Britain’s political landscape. It is built around Brexit architect Nigel Farage, an anti-immigration figure with similar cult-like status to Trump and the president’s erstwhile close friend.

Reform is no fringe party: 40% of Brits think Farage will be the next Prime Minister.

[Libloather]

Tragic news. Iran will welcome them with open arms.

[crusty old prospector]

Gee, some lesbos, fatties, and has-been singers. C’est dommage.

[cgbg]

The idea of voluntarily moving to Britain is silly season—even when politics is not a factor.

English weather is awful.

The food is almost as bad.

[Tommy Revolts]

Good, it’s like “Back to the Future” for them.

[Da Coyote]

Dear GB, apologies for admitting the sewage of society.
And thanks for so slightly reducing our load of crap.

[Dr. Franklin]

The idea of voluntarily moving to Britain is silly season—even when politics is not a factor. English weather is awful. The food is almost as bad.

Your forgot the higher taxes.

[rktman]

Ground Hog Day?

[NewHampshireDuo]

English weather is awful. The food is almost as bad.

There are days of pleasant weather. However, the food is uniformly bad.

[Rummyfan]

I think they’re in for a rude awakening once they settle in the UK.

[DAC21]

The British men whom still have a testosterone level are pretty free with the word kunt. Rosie O’Donnell and her “friends” best be prepared.

[HIDEK6]

I’ve found Limeys to be crude people.

[wally_bert]

What YouTube of modern day GB, I don’t want go.

[Myrddin]

My last visit to Wales occurred in April 1999. I have some friends and distant family there. I enjoyed the visit in spite of the weather. Living there would be difficult. Employment options are limited. Housing is expensive. Taxes are high. There is a socialist mindset that I find abrasive. I spent time learning Welsh to facilitate doing my family history research. I enjoy the "folk/country" genre of Welsh music. For all the good ancestral elements, I can't overlook the invited muslim invasion. That makes the place a hard "no" for me in this lifetime.

[al baby]

I bet they still fly back to see the DENTIST

[AbolishCSEU]

“I spent time learning Welch” WOW! Every word has about 27 consonants.

[KarlInOhio]

It is built around Brexit architect Nigel Farage, an anti-immigration figure with similar cult-like status to Trump

Remember, there is absolutely no bias in the press. They are completely neutral arbiters of the Truth.

[MtnClimber]

Leftists will get the allahu akbar surprise that results in beheading. Ha, Ha Kamala.

[JimRed]

Those who “flee” should be denied return.

[FatherofFive]

However, the food is uniformly bad.

The Indian food in London is quite good.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Wait until they find experience the tax rate firsthand.