Toba Owojaiye reportingÂ
Abuja, Nigeria
Andrew Tate, a British-American social media influencer and former kickboxer known for his controversial views, announced in early January 2025 the formation of a new political party in the United Kingdom called the BRUV Party, an acronym for “Britain Restoring Underlying Values.”
Truth Live News gathered that Tate has expressed his intention to run for Prime Minister under this party, aiming to address what he describes as the “generational failure” of UK politics.
The BRUV Party’s manifesto includes several key proposals:
Education Reform: Reintroducing combat sports like wrestling and boxing into school curricula to promote discipline and physical fitness among young men.
Cultural Changes: Replacing modern art installations with statues and monuments honoring historical British heroes to foster national pride.
Immigration Policy: Implementing a zero-tolerance approach to illegal immigration, including deploying Royal Navy warships to patrol the English Channel.
Criminal Justice: Establishing a television channel, tentatively named “BBC Punishment,” dedicated to broadcasting live footage of knife crime offenders serving solitary confinement.
The announcement has garnered significant attention and criticism. Some commentators have compared Tate’s political move to that of former U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that Tate’s campaign could influence British politics by bringing certain issues to the forefront, even if he does not secure the Prime Minister position.
Notably, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has shown support for Tate’s initiative. In response to Tate’s statements about UK politics, Musk commented, “He’s not wrong,” indicating agreement with Tate’s critiques.
However, the BRUV Party has faced challenges. Its official account on X (formerly Twitter) was temporarily suspended but was reinstated after Tate appealed to Elon Musk, who owns the platform.
Critics have labeled the party’s manifesto as lacking depth and have ridiculed its proposals. For instance, the Evening Standard described the manifesto as “a mix of North Korea and homoeroticism,” questioning the seriousness and feasibility of its policies.
As of now, it remains to be seen how Tate’s political ambitions will unfold and what impact, if any, the BRUV Party will have on the UK’s political landscape.