Nigel Farage Claims Reform UK Membership Surpasses Conservatives
A public spat between Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch highlights growing tensions as Reform UK asserts itself as a rising political force.
- Nigel Farage announced that Reform UK now has more members than the Conservative Party, with a reported tally of 141,000, sparking a public dispute with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.
- Badenoch accused Farage of using 'fakery' and 'smoke and mirrors' to inflate membership figures, but her response has been criticized by Conservatives as amplifying Reform UK's message.
- Reform UK has offered to have its membership numbers independently verified, while Badenoch has yet to provide evidence supporting her claims of growing Conservative membership.
- Farage's strategic use of social media and public stunts has bolstered Reform UK's visibility, positioning it as a challenger to both the Conservatives and Labour in upcoming elections.
- Critics argue that Badenoch's focus on membership disputes distracts from addressing Reform UK's policy platform, which includes controversial stances on immigration, net zero, and healthcare.
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