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Reform's rise is real but Nigel Farage needs to realise the clock is ticking

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Where is Reform UK today? The party has certainly come on leaps and bounds since its first conference three years ago, when just over 1,000 supporters gathered over two days in London. Fast forward to 2026, and the party's conference is of a different magnitude, with over 6,000 supporters gathering in two giant halls at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Corporate money is starting to flow, with companies like FirstBus, Heathrow and JCB paying for space, while the press pack now following the fortunes of this party have grown exponentially. Party leader Nigel Farage has matched this growing interest with a slew of eye-catching policies. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The two that stand out are a deal with France's National Rally to take back migrants returned by Royal Navy ships if they win elections in France next year and a pledge to increase the tax-free income threshold to £15,000, benefitting tens of millions. Both these policies will make Tory leader Kemi Badenoch an

First report: Reform UK bans three journalists who have criticised party from its conference — theguardian.com, 12d