Sep 5, 2026 – 10.30amBirmingham | Nigel Farage had intended Reform UK’s annual conference to show that his populist party was ready to govern, anchored by a blockbuster pledge with the similarly insurgent National Rally in France to “stop the boats forever” crossing the English channel.Instead, Farage’s mob stands accused of the grubby insider politics they sneer at, being prepared to rort the rules to gain an edge.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Donations scandals take their toll on Farage
Nigel Farage’s pledge to “stop the boats forever” under a deal with France’s far-right has been overshadowed by fresh controversy over his party’s finances.
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