They called it the “largest rally in modern political history”, and although it brewed UK in reform at the moment, this event did not even come to these expectations.
It was your local start of election in Birmingham Where the party announced that they can set up candidates in any possible seat in the elections in May.
Of the lean 12% of the available places that you made last time. This includes mayor candidates with a newcomer on Friday evening, Arron Banks for the West of England.
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A familiar face for Ukipper and a great help behind the scenes for the scenes Reform UKDonations for the party thousands of pounds to the party.
The production value was high in one of the largest arenas in Birmingham.
Nigel Farage Arrived on stage in a JCB, accompanied by a live band and welcomed with standing ovation.
Thousands cheered from the stands at the venue of 15,000 capacities, although many empty seats were noticeable.
The chairman of the UK reform speaks at the rally. Image: Pa
In conversation with loyal followers who had been waiting for hours that their party leader spoke, many spoke their concerns how the expulsion of one of the former members of the reform was dealt with.
The most recent division in the party began When Rupert Lowe was reported to the police From reform UK about alleged threats from physical violence against the party leader Zia Yusuf, some Lowe that is described as untrue and incorrect.
The party also commissioned an independent report in which “credible evidence” of separate bullying allegations, which also denies Lowe.
Under the support of the party during the rally, there was also “Rupert” in the crowd – quickly calmed down by security.
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Popularity of the popularity of rival government
While the energy was more steamed than previous events, its popularity in the surveys still competes with the government.
As retribution, we saw about a dozen work -drawn advertising boards around the event location that attacks the party.
The city's newspaper front cover in Birmingham Mail was also co-opted by the Labor warning against Farage, and Wes accommodated the party on Friday to accuse you of privatizing it Nhs.
Since not only the locals, but also a by -election in just one month, it is clear who sees the work as a direct threat this time.
Reform does not have to announce politics in these rallies. However, it indicated a state efficiency strategy that lends the language out of the entire pond and Farage states that it will create a version of Elon Muschus'S Doge – Department of Government Efficiency.
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It is not an unappealing amount, there were a few red hats and a blue version in which “Great Britain do great again”.
However, their most effective messaging is that they are simply neither of the two main parties and that they cut out beyond everything else.
List of candidates that are currently running for the West of the England Mayor
Arron Banks – Reform UK
Helen Godwin – work
Was Henman – Liberal Democrats
Mary Page – Green Party
Ian Scott – Independent
Steve Smith – conservative
The official list will be published on April 2, 2025