Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage has issued a direct challenge to the Conservative Party ahead of the May 2025 county council elections. In a move set to shake up local politics, Farage sent letters to all 1,352 Conservative councillors facing re-election, urging them to defect to his right-leaning Reform UK.
Farage’s message is clear: the Conservative Party is on shaky ground. Many councillors are already seeing the writing on the wall, with colleagues defecting and Reform UK gaining ground in their districts. In several areas, Reform UK has not only secured MPs but has also come close to unseating Conservative incumbents. Farage’s appeal underscores a deepening frustration with the Conservative leadership, rocked by scandals and broken promises.
“The Conservative Party is a busted flush,” Farage said, pointing to internal battles over leadership and key policies like ECHR membership. “These 1,352 councillors are watching their time in office tick away. I urge any Conservative who believes in their country to join Reform UK and build on the incredible strides we made in the General Election.”
The defection push highlights Reform UK’s growing momentum and the crumbling confidence within the Conservative Party’s ranks. As local elections approach, Farage’s gamble could again reshape British politics. […]
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