An early election could be disastrous for Reform; in the spirit of A. J. P. Taylor, Farage’s career would have reached its turning point and failed to turn. But in a potential disaster, there might also be an opportunity.

A new poll highlights the current hairbreadth margin between Manchester Mayor and PM hopeful Burnham and Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon.

An early election could be disastrous for Reform; in the spirit of A. J. P. Taylor, Farage’s career would have reached its turning point and failed to turn. But in a potential…