The prospect of negotiations between the two Right-wing parties was sparked after Restore's Rupert Lowe posted a video outlining his requests of Nigel Farage in return for a deal.

Mere months ago, the suggestion that Nigel Farage could step down as the leader of Reform would have felt absurd. The party was leading in the polls, had won the local elections,…

Will Farage play ball? Mr Steerpike has a bridge to sell you.