Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visits to speak to Wigan candidates in upcoming local election
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, kicked off the party's local election campaign with a rally on the Isle of Wight. The event focused on national politics, with topics including defence, the welfare state, and immigration.
Nigel Farage visited the Isle of Wight to speak to candidates in the upcoming local election. He kicked off Reform UK's campaign with a live-streamed event, where he discussed national politics and the party's chances of taking control of the council. The party currently has two councillors on the island. Farage admitted that the party does not have a full list of candidates yet, but feels they have a great chance of winning. The event was attended by 1,500 people, who paid £5 to attend. The Isle of Wight Council is facing financial difficulties and has recently received exceptional financial support from the government.
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