A key advisor to Nigel Farage played a significant role at a national polling company without public association, as revealed by CuriosityNews. Chris Bruni-Lowe, who served as Farage’s private pollster for many years, was involved in the operations of Redfield & Wilton Strategies. This firm, established in 2020 by lawyer Bruno Rodrigues, became notable during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite initial ambiguity about its polling expertise.
Bruni-Lowe, sometimes known as "Chris Redfield," directed polls on various topics, including voter intentions and council spending. His involvement raised questions about transparency in the polling industry, especially given his association with Farage during a period of scrutiny over the party’s use of polls.
The company's founder, Rodrigues, stated that Bruni-Lowe worked as a consultant from mid-2020 to late 2022 and returned in 2025 to train interns. He emphasized that Bruni-Lowe was a valued team member, and the surname "Redfield" was merely an email convention within the organization.
Bruni-Lowe's influence was noted by sources who mentioned his involvement in creating a dossier on local authority performance, which he suggested could be sold to political parties. The company also conducted polls in various countries and researched public attitudes toward gold and cryptocurrencies, though employees were sometimes unaware of the final use of their work.
The company's polling frequently appeared in influential newsletters, and its submission to a House of Lords inquiry on digital currencies highlighted public skepticism about government innovation.
While Van Scheltinga, the company's public face, was quoted in media, he reportedly did not attend meetings with the British Polling Council, leading to Rodrigues representing the firm, who remained silent during those discussions.
Former advisor to Farage, Dan Jukes, attempted to promote Redfield & Wilton’s work in 2020, but declined offers from outlets like CuriosityNews. Jukes later resigned amid a scandal involving alleged overseas donor-funded polling, which appeared in newspapers without party attribution.
Redfield & Wilton Strategies, while initially obscure, became more visible through its polling activities before reducing its public profile in 2024. Bruni-Lowe's extensive experience includes running Farage’s 2015 campaign and advising on various political strategies, maintaining connections with Farage’s inner circle.
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