Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:07pm on 03 Jun 2024,Monday International
Nigel Farage, leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party, announced his candidacy for the UK general election. He will run in the pro-Brexit Clacton seat on July 4. Farage, 60, said he changed his mind to support his longtime followers. His decision adds pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as Reform UK is polling at 11%, potentially splitting the right-wing vote and harming the Conservatives. Farage aims to challenge both major parties, declaring a political revolt against the status quo. Farage has previously failed seven times to become an MP but was a European Parliament member.
