Nigel Farage Aims to Overthrow Conservatives as Main Opposition to Labour!
- Reform UK is focusing on challenging Labour in the upcoming Senedd elections, moving away from their previous focus on the Conservatives.
- The party's rapid rise in polling positions has been highlighted, showing them in third place and gaining ground on Plaid Cymru.
- Nigel Farage aims to establish Reform UK as the main opposition to Labour, leveraging current political dissatisfaction.
At a recent Wales party conference, Nigel Farage laid out Reform UK's plans to target Labour in the upcoming Senedd elections. The event, held in Newport, gathered supporters as Farage emphasized their recent upward trajectory in opinion polls, where they showed a significant 20-point increase. Reform UK is now positioned third, ahead of the Conservative Party, and just behind Plaid Cymru. Farage criticized Labour's handling of key issues, including healthcare and education, claiming failures have driven voters towards Reform UK as a viable alternative. Farage seeks to capitalize on this momentum over the next 18 months, aiming for a strong performance in the 2026 elections that could set the stage for further political ambitions at Westminster. His address resonated with attendees, indicating that Reform UK believes they have an opportunity to reshape political dynamics in Wales.