Reform UK Claims Victory Over Conservatives
Nigel Farage's Reform UK has proudly announced that it has surpassed the Conservatives in membership numbers. The party's digital counter hit 131,680 on Boxing Day, outpacing the figures revealed by the Tories during their leadership race in November.
Historic Moment for Reform UK
Nigel Farage, beaming at a Boxing Day hunt in Chiddingstone, Kent, described the achievement as "historic," stating that "Reform UK are now the real opposition." Party chairman Zia Yusuf boldly declared that Mr. Farage will be the next prime minister and will lead Britain back to greatness.
Claims and Counterclaims
In response to Reform UK's celebration, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch dismissed the claims as "fake," accusing Mr. Farage of manipulating supporters during the holiday season. Badenoch emphasized the Conservative Party's steady growth in membership based on principles and values, rather than flashy announcements.
Back and Forth
Mr. Farage retaliated by highlighting his vast social media following of 5.4 million compared to Badenoch's 320,000, asserting that the Conservative brand is diminishing under her leadership. He refuted accusations of fraud, attributing Reform UK's rise to genuine support and not deceptive tactics.
