December 26th 2024.
Nigel Farage's political party, Reform UK, has recently announced that they have surpassed the Conservative Party in terms of membership. According to their own member tracker on social media, Reform UK now boasts 131,690 members as of this morning. This is higher than the reported membership figure of 131,680 for the Conservatives, as reported by the Telegraph.
This surge in membership for Reform UK seems to have come at the expense of the Conservative Party, whose popularity has been on the decline since the last General Election. Reform UK, which won five seats in Parliament and gained support in traditionally Conservative areas, has been gaining momentum and it could be seen as a blow to the newly elected Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch.
In fact, just last weekend, Nigel Farage proudly proclaimed that over 1,000 young people had joined Reform UK in less than two days. This news has caused quite a stir in the political landscape, especially with the Labour Party's membership standing at 370,450 based on their own records.
Nigel Farage, known for his controversial views on immigration, has been making headlines recently after a milkshake was thrown at him during a campaign event. The perpetrator, 25-year-old Victoria Thomas Bowen, was given a suspended prison sentence for the assault by beating and criminal damage. Mr. Farage has expressed shock over the leniency of her punishment, stating that it is yet another example of a two-tier justice system.
Despite the milkshake incident, Reform UK continues to gain support and momentum, surpassing even the long-standing Conservative Party in terms of membership. This could prove to be a turning point in the current political landscape, with the potential for a shake-up in traditional party loyalties. Only time will tell how this will affect the upcoming elections and the future of British politics.
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