Anti Immigration Campaigner Reverses Pledge Not To Run

Nigel Farage Returns to Politics, Targeting Conservative and Labour Voters

Anti-Immigration Campaigner Reverses Pledge Not to Run

Nigel Farage, the former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and a key figure in the Brexit campaign, has announced his return to politics. Farage, who helped champion Britain's departure from the European Union, said on Monday that he would lead the Reform Party in the next general election.

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Farage is a controversial figure, known for his outspoken views on immigration and his alliance with former US President Donald Trump. He founded UKIP in 1993 and led the campaign for Britain to leave the EU in 2016. His return to politics has triggered alarm in the Conservative Party, which has been struggling to maintain its support base.

The Reform Party insists that it will target both Conservative and Labour voters. However, evidence from recent by-elections suggests that the party may be more likely to appeal to Conservative voters who are disillusioned with the government's handling of Brexit.

Risks to Keir Starmer's Labour Party

Farage's return to politics could also pose a threat to the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer. If the Reform Party attracts Conservative votes, it could split the right-wing vote and make it more difficult for Starmer to win the next election.

Analysts believe that Farage's decision to run could re-energize the Brexit debate and further polarize British politics. It remains to be seen how successful the Reform Party will be, but Farage's return is sure to shake up the political landscape.