Nigel Farage Endorses DUP Candidates, Causing Rift with TUV
Reform UK leader backs Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson, undermining his party's alliance with Traditional Unionist Voice.
- Farage's endorsement conflicts with Reform UK's electoral pact with TUV.
- TUV leader Jim Allister expresses disappointment in Farage's decision.
- Reform UK's co-deputy leader insists the party still supports TUV.
- DUP welcomes Farage's endorsement, calling it a boost for pro-union candidates.
- Farage cites personal connections and past collaboration with Paisley and Wilson as reasons for his support.