Nigel Farage has slammed rumours of an electoral alliance between his Reform UK party and the Conservatives ahead of the next general election. The Reform leader rejected the idea outright, insisting he only wants a “reverse takeover” of the struggling Tories — not a cosy deal.
As YouGov’s Anthony Wells notes: “There are some Tories that really don’t like Reform, so there will be some leakage from right to left.”
Putin Smear Exposes Foreign Policy Rift
The Tories’ claim that Reform wants to “cosy up to Putin” signals stark differences on foreign policy. Farage’s views on Russia and Ukraine diverge significantly from the Conservative mainstream, creating a major hurdle for any alliance.
Meanwhile, the loading on Reform’s welfare stance questions their fiscal conservatism. The Tories appear keen to keep clear policy lines to stop Farage swallowing their voter base.
As the 2026 local elections loom, the battle lines are drawn. Farage’s forecast of Tory collapse could force an uneasy partnership—but only on his terms.
