Farage and Cummings Discuss Strategy as Reform UK Eyes Tory Collapse
Nigel Farage and Dominic Cummings reportedly met to discuss political realignment, while Reform UK faces internal turmoil and rising poll numbers ahead of local elections.
- Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, and Dominic Cummings, former adviser to Boris Johnson, held a meeting to discuss the future of the Conservative Party and potential political realignment.
- Reform UK is gaining momentum in the polls, surpassing the Conservatives and posing a challenge to Labour in several regions ahead of the May local elections.
- Reports suggest a 'Unite the Right' campaign is being considered to coordinate efforts between the Conservatives and Reform UK, but no formal agreement has been reached.
- Reform UK is grappling with internal conflict, including the suspension of former MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats, which he denies, and the resignation of a local councillor in protest of party leadership.
- Cummings has criticized Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's leadership, calling for her removal and suggesting a merger between the Conservatives and Reform UK to create a new political force.