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Protection?

I see that, without anyone touching the page since, this page - supposedly protected by User:Duncharris - it is no longer protected. I have, however, re-instated the vandalism warning. - RichardHarrold 17:53, 3 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Morbid obesity

He has categorically stated on his radio show (which I listen to most mornings) that the rumours about him having a year to live and being morbidly obese are not true. --86.158.15.249 (talk) 05:59, 29 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mayor

Later, he began to see merit in the idea and discussed what policies he might introduce should he become Mayor: amongst these were re-introducing the Routemaster buses (with various modifications so that they would conform to disability and environmental laws) and scrapping the Mercedes-Benz "Bendy Buses" and, more controversially, putting a large levy on trainers in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic Games and doubling income tax on Human Rights lawyers. Ferrari later indicated that he would not stand as the Conservative candidate, a role that was taken by Boris Johnson.[4]

How on earth would be increase income tax if he was Mayor of London? That can only be done by the Chancellor of the Exchequer! StanPomeray (talk) 11:27, 28 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Far-right shock jock edits

Someone keeps adding that he is a "far-right wing" "shock jock" (see here). As this is unreferenced I've removed it, but I think we would only add something like this if it was backed up by reliable sources. Also, the matter of what is discussed on his programmes can be added, but again it needs to be referenced. To me this looks like someone's personal opinion. He may well discuss the topics, but whether or not he does so in the manner suggested is open to debate. TheRetroGuy (talk) 20:49, 10 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Biographies of living persons applies here and indicates that controversial information must be backed up by reliable sources or should be removed immediately. 12:30, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

This problem continues, so I've done a bit of investigation. Googling Nick Ferrari far right shock jock produces some results, but it is mainly the left-leaning media which thinks he's right-wing, and opinion seems to differ on whether or not he is a shock jock. There's no doubt he holds Conservative views, but Conservatism and far-right politics are two very different political ideologies. I suggest the person who keeps changing this reads both articles in order to gain a better understanding of the terms. Paul MacDermott (talk) 12:23, 15 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Birth info

According to various official records, he was born Nicolo Ferrari in Sidcup, Kent on 31/1/59:

And we know Bubble & Kick Ltd to be a company he is connected with: https://mobile.twitter.com/NickFerrariLBC/status/221338239523504129

Crisso (talk) 11:22, 14 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Education Info Appears Incorrect

The information about education appears to be incorrect. Nick Ferrari stated on air on 27th November when asked by a caller whether he went to school at Eltham College and he replied "no" but that he did come from Bromley [Kent].

82.18.220.166 (talk) 02:45, 30 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

This is wp:original research. I have no idea if it is accurate. The Independent news source states that he was. Per wp:verifiability, please give a wp:reliable source. Thank you Jim1138 (talk) 02:52, 30 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Jim. The credible source is Nick Ferrari on his radio show on LBC this week. Now if he does not know where he went to school that would be unusual. I just love Wikipedia. It is so dramatically unreliable.

82.18.220.166 (talk) 11:12, 30 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Non sequitur

Despite a keen interest in journalism, Ferrari initially wanted to become a vet and only changed career path after meeting Norman Scott through his father...

Does this mean that Scott talked him out of becoming a vet? Valetude (talk) 18:19, 7 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Christine Lee

Hi Nick , within your discussion with Kier Starmer on Monday can you ask him please what the labour parties involvement with Christine Lee was and what they spent over £700000 on ,isn't this more of a worry than a gathering at number 10 regards Chris Rogers 80.42.234.78 (talk) 22:39, 13 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Do... Do you think he reads this page? MrEarlGray (talk) 18:39, 20 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]