Reform aims to become real opposition to Labour - Nigel Farage (2024)

The Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, has said that growing support for his party is the first important step as it aims to become the "real opposition to a Labour government" in the years ahead.

Speaking at the launch of Reform's election pledges in Wales, Mr Farage said "we're not pretending we’re going to win this election", but are "running very fast to catch up".

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