'Nigel loves his country,' says former US President
Donald Trump has congratulated Nigel Farage on winning his first-ever seat in Parliament, describing him as a man who "truly loves his country." Farage, the leader of Reform UK, secured a thumping victory in Clacton, marking a significant milestone in his political career.
Reform UK secures four seats in the election
Reform UK, Farage's party, has won four seats in total, although falling short of the 13 seats predicted in the exit poll. Despite this, Farage hailed the results as "truly extraordinary" and vowed to lead a political revolution in British politics.
Farage plans to fill the gap in the centre-right
After winning with an 8,000 majority, Farage expressed his intention to fill the "massive gap on the centre-right of British politics." He highlighted the lack of enthusiasm for Labour and Starmer, predicting trouble for the Labour government in the near future.
Farage's victory over well-respected Tory
In a significant upset, Farage defeated well-respected Tory Giles Watling, who had served for seven years in Westminster. The polls accurately predicted Farage's win by a margin of 8,405 votes.
More updates on Reform UK's performance in the General Election are expected to follow in the coming days.
