Nick Candy Joins Reform UK as Treasurer, Boosting Farage’s Party

The billionaire former Tory donor pledges unprecedented fundraising for Nigel Farage's Reform UK, heightening political tensions in Britain.

Nick Candy, a billionaire property developer and former Conservative donor, has defected to Reform UK and taken on the role of party treasurer.
Candy has vowed to raise more funds for Reform UK than any UK political party has ever raised, claiming the party could win the next general election.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has seen a surge in attention following high-profile defections, including former MP Andrea Jenkyns and ConservativeHome founder Tim Montgomerie.
Speculation about financial backing from figures like Elon Musk and Candy’s ties to Donald Trump have added to the party’s profile but also drawn criticism of its populist agenda.
Despite recent momentum, analysts suggest Reform UK faces significant challenges in breaking through to mainstream voters due to its far-right policies and limited appeal beyond its core supporters.