Nigel Farage has said there is a strong chance of a general election in 2027 and pledged that, if elected, his government would stop small boat crossings within two weeks. Speaking at the Reform UK conference in Birmingham, he argued that political instability, including Angela Rayner’s resignation as deputy prime minister, meant the country could face an early vote.
Farage accused Labour of being “even worse” than the Conservatives, describing the current cabinet as “wholly unqualified to run the country.” He also predicted Labour would soon face internal division, with the left wing of the party reasserting itself after Rayner’s departure.
Outlining his core policy, Farage promised to detain and deport those arriving illegally, claiming illegal crossings were a threat to national security and public safety. He also vowed to scrap net zero policies, strengthen traditional cultural identity, promote trades and services in schools, and oppose what he called censorship of free speech online.
The Reform leader sought to position his party as the alternative to the two main political parties, telling supporters to “make Britain great again.” His speech leaned heavily on culture war issues and patriotic themes but avoided detailed discussion on public services like health, housing, or transport.