Nigel Farage took the stage in Llandudno, Wales, addressing a crowd of supporters amid a storm surrounding former ally Nathan Gill. Farage expressed shock over Gill’s arrest and imprisonment for taking Russian bribes, but he’s confident no one else in Reform UK has similar ties. Despite calls for an investigation, Farage made it clear: “We’re not a police force.” He can’t launch an internal probe since he lacks access to members’ phones or emails.
Protesters outside made their thoughts clear with chants like “Where’s your Nathan gone?” But Farage remains optimistic about Reform UK’s future in Wales, betting on a strong performance in next May’s elections. Polls suggest they’re giving Plaid Cymru a serious competition, with both parties nearly tied in projected votes.
Farage has called for those with “talent or experience” to run for future elections, bolstering Reform’s ranks with fresh faces. Although Gill’s actions cast a shadow, Farage is keen to put them in the past, focusing instead on the party’s potential and downplaying any embarrassment from this incident.
He reiterated his party’s disapproval of Gill’s actions, stating the jailed leader had only been with Reform for a “brief period.” Farage claims no recent contact with Gill and insists no one in leadership has engaged with him.
Farage didn’t miss the chance to highlight worries over China’s influence on UK politics, suggesting a national investigation into such matters. Meanwhile, he enjoyed some downtime with local farmers, showing his ongoing commitment to connecting with local communities.
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