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Reform UK Surpasses 200,000 Members, Aims to Overtake Labour

Nigel Farage announces Reform UK's rapid growth and sets sights on becoming the largest political party in the UK.

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HOUGHTON LE SPRING, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage MP reacts after his speech during the Reform UK County Durham Conference at the Sunderland Live Venue on February 01, 2025 in Houghton le Spring, England. Reform UK is holding a series of rallies across the UK. This week's comes after a Reform fundraiser held earlier this week at Oswald's private member's club in Mayfair, London, where leader Nigel Farage gave a keynote address to donors, who reportedly paid £10,000 to £25,000 per ticket. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Reform UK leader Nigel Farage revealed that the party now has over 200,000 paid members, surpassing the Conservative Party's membership figure of 131,680.
  • Farage declared the party's goal to overtake Labour's estimated 309,000 members, aiming to become the largest political party in the UK.
  • The party's growth has been described as extraordinary, with recent polls showing Reform UK either leading or tied with Labour and the Conservatives in voter support.
  • Farage ruled out any potential election pact with Boris Johnson or the Conservative Party, criticizing their handling of Brexit, immigration, and public trust issues.
  • Reform UK's platform emphasizes strict immigration policies, opposition to population growth through immigration, and addressing infrastructure challenges such as housing and public services.