US EditionNigel Farage wants to transform British politics. He faces a key test this week
- Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is contesting local elections and a parliamentary by-election in Runcorn on May 1, 2025, aiming to expand its political influence in northwest England and beyond.
- Reform UK's rise follows its historic 14 percent vote share and five parliamentary seats won in last year's general election amid voter dissatisfaction with Labour and Conservative parties.
- The party capitalizes on issues like immigration, job scarcity, and cost-of-living concerns, although critics argue Reform offers simplistic solutions and lacks credible plans for healthcare or town regeneration.
- Opinion polls show Reform UK leading with 26 percent against Labour’s 23 percent and Conservatives’ 20 percent, while Nigel Farage stated, "I'm just going for gold," highlighting the party's ambitions.
- The elections will test Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s popularity and could shift the political landscape if Reform gains council and mayoral seats, potentially pressuring major parties on immigration and policies.
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Farage hoping to win three mayoralties and another MP - but says biggest risk is not delivering on promises
The Reform UK leader has high hopes for the elections taking place next week. However, he is cautious about the impact it would have on his reputation if his outfit wins councils but does not deliver.
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England Elections: It's Make or Break Time for Nigel Farage's Reform
Nigel Farage will face his biggest test since the Brexit referendum at Thursday's elections as his Reform UK party seeks to overturn the two-party Westminster establishment and build a base to bring populist governance to Downing Street. The post England Elections: It’s Make or Break Time for Nigel Farage and Reform UK appeared first on Breitbart.
Fight against climate targets will bring Farage to power – "Net zero next Brexit"
Right-wing populist Nigel Farage has long campaigned for Britain to leave the EU. Now he hopes the fight for the climate goal of net zero emissions will bring his party Reform UK to power. On Thursday, a first indication of whether the strategy is working may come, as many English people go to the polls.
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