Since winning its first representatives in the July general election, Reform UK has gained significant momentum, claiming over 200,000 members. This includes notable defections such as former Tory minister Andrea Jenkyns, now the Reform candidate for Greater Lincolnshire's mayor. As the party prepares for its largest rally yet, issues surrounding delayed local elections have stirred controversy, with Farage accusing the Conservative government of undermining democratic participation. Farage remains adamant about Reform UK's independence from the Tories, labeling them 'stuffy' and expressing confidence in appealing to disenchanted voters.
Reform UK has surged in polls since winning its first MPs at the July general election and claims to have signed up over 200,000 members.
Farage accused the government and the Tories of colluding to cancel over 5.5 million votes across nine councils when local elections were delayed.
Farage emphasized that there is no pact with the Conservatives, stating, 'We're not the Conservative Party. We're not Conservative-lite. In fact, frankly, we pretty much despise them.'
Ahead of the local elections, Farage expressed confidence in his party, labeling Conservatives as 'stuffy, boring old bastards' and highlighting Labour's vulnerabilities.
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