Reform UK's election efforts are hindered by financial constraints, relying heavily on £1.4m loans from leader Richard Tice. Polls suggest a significant boost in support if Nigel Farage joins the party, potentially impacting the Conservative Party. There are discussions about a potential merger between the Tories and Reform party to enhance chances of winning the General Election.
Rees-Mogg calls for a Conservative/Reform electoral pact, a coalition government with Johnson/Farage and a de facto merger of the parties, though which is taking over the other may be contestable https://t.co/7uuhQSIKqr
NEW — Jacob Rees-Mogg says on his GB News show: “The prime minister should offer candidate selection to senior members of the Reform party, such as the estimable Ben Habib, Richard Tice and of course, the one and only Nigel Farage.” https://t.co/GYzfooi4fV
'With the help of Nigel Farage in a Conservative government, with Boris Johnson probably returning as Foreign Secretary as well welcoming the likes of Ben Habib and Richard Tice into the Conservative Party... winning the next election is well within reach.' @Jacob_Rees_Mogg https://t.co/7rqFORdEnT
'Nigel Farage is a mischief maker, he wants to cause problems for the Tories.' GB News' Political Editor, @ChristopherHope, discusses the potential return of Nigel Farage to politics which could see Reform's vote rise from 10% to 16%. https://t.co/iKk711rJhH
Am told the erudite Jacob Rees-Mogg will be making the point on his @GBNEWS show tonight that if the Tories and Reform merged and became a became a more Conservative Party they would win the General Election. If the terms were right, I’m sure the Tories would do it, but would…
“[Reform]’s infrastructure is weak. But it does have an ability to snatch voters away from the Tories. The question is what Farage decides to do.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/FYdtPZMqpb
Why are the media and polling companies promoting Reform? It hasn't won any parliamentary elections, has just nine councillors and is entirely dependent on payments from the millionaire, Richard Tice, so is technically insolvent. Why are they pushing this right wing party?
NEW poll suggests a Nigel Farage comeback would add 8 points to the Reform party's vote (JL Partners) https://t.co/YuCB28cxic
Reform will be quite disappointed at 10% without Farage. Lost profile in April as couldn't stand in 3/4 of local contests. 16% with him (*if* he prefers England to America this Autumn, as he may not) could hold up in a campaign or soften https://t.co/kfmo1sLHNq
Before and after polls for Reform.... Without - and then with - @nigel_farage at the helm... They surge from 10 to 16 with a change of leader... and Tories would drop to 21... WATCH: https://t.co/Z5p29Sq5zO https://t.co/Zt0d7wgssU
WATCH: 📺 Bitesize Ballots.... 📉 "KNOCKOUT BLOW": Tories would face "EXTINCTION" if @Nigel_Farage makes comeback with @reformparty_uk, shock poll reveals With @Scarlett__Mag of @JLPartnersPolls and our @JackElsom https://t.co/Z5p29Sq5zO
NEW: Reform UK’s election efforts hampered by lack of money and resources - with party largely reliant on £1.4m loans from leader Richard Tice - @rowenamason https://t.co/8ZAO4cZKUv