A small set of local elections are due for May, and Reform UK have set it as a big test. They want to prove their effectiveness across the UK. They also want to show prowess in local areas.
At a press conference in Westminster today, leader Nigel Farage presented a slew of councillors who’ve defected to his party in recent weeks. He sees it as an early show of strength.
The reality is these elections won’t trend in the Commons, after a faltering performance of late, but a good result will reassure party faithful newly joined that it has the legs to carry on with.
