Nigel Farage predicts strong gains for his party in local elections

Speaking to Paste BN political editor Beth Rigby, Farage admitted his greatest concern is "winning but not delivering."

Wednesday 30 April 2025 21:53, UK

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has expressed hopes of securing two or three mayoralties in this week's local elections, as well as a potential victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

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