Nigel Farage Welcomes 29 New Councillors to Reform Party

Nigel Farage Boosts Reform Party with New Recruits

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform, has welcomed 29 new councillors who have defected to his party. Among them are 15 former Conservative councillors, 13 independents, and one Liberal Democrat councillor, Reg Kain.

Nigel Farage Criticizes Tories and Labour

In a fiery speech, Farage criticized the Conservative Party, stating that they "stand for nothing" and that a vote for them would be a "wasted vote." He also warned about the UK's economic situation under Labour, blaming Keir Starmer's leadership for the "real cost of living" issues.

Reform Party Gains Momentum

Despite internal "turbulence," Farage remains determined to lead Reform forward. Chairman Zia Yusuf praised the surge in support for the party. The party has also cut ties with suspended MP Rupert Lowe, accusing him of trying to destroy Reform.

Nigel Farage Outshines Keir Starmer in Polls

A recent poll showed that voters believe Nigel Farage would make a better prime minister than Keir Starmer in more than half of constituencies. Reform UK's leader leads in 335 seats compared to Starmer's 291, with one in five Labour voters considering voting for Reform in 2024.

Call for Focus on People's Priorities

Maxwell Marlow from ASI emphasized the need for the government to prioritize issues like reducing the cost of living and improving public services. He called on Starmer to focus on delivering growth and understanding why voters are turning to parties like Reform UK.