The upstart Reform UK party has emerged as a serious contender in British politics. The right-wing populist movement is threatening to overtake the ruling Labour Party in the polls and its leader, Nigel Farage,

On immigration, Farage said Reform UK is “pro-control,” adding that “we are not putting up the barriers entirely.” Farage’s comments mark a departure from his past. During the 2016 Brexit referendum,

Disillusioned with the traditional parties, Reform’s membership is growing – and regional conferences are giving them a chance to vent

The crowd seemed to be having fun, even though it is plain some of those gathered there have been drawn in because they are deeply disgruntled with the status quo in the UK. A newly joined party member said he was there because Farage "is a breath of fresh air" and current politicians were failing to give younger generations a chance to get on.

Critics say party’s rules make it ‘close to impossible’ to remove the former MEP from the role despite calls from the likes of Elon Musk

Kemi Badenoch rebuffed calls for the Conservatives to merge with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. She also spoke on mistakes by the last Conservative governments over Brexit as she promised if elected by the British public she would “give you your country back.