Farage Shuts Down Reform Convention After Instructing Activists for an Impending Election

The Reform Party, led by Nigel Farage, is gathering momentum as it prepares for the future. The three-day conference at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham concluded on Saturday, with a focus on professionalising the party, raising funds, and recruiting candidates for elections.

Nigel Farage, the party's charismatic leader, spoke at the end of the conference, addressing topics such as stopping the small boats crisis, cutting the welfare bill, and prosecuting more shoplifters if the Reform Party is elected. He also announced plans to overturn Labour's taxes on non-doms and establish a department to ensure the party is ready to enter Government, should it win an election.

Farage predicted a general election in two years' time, in 2027. The party is currently performing well in the polls, a testament to its growing popularity.

Notable figures joining the Reform Party include Nadine Dorries, former Tory culture secretary, who expressed feeling among people who share the same principles and values as she has always held. Dr Assem Malhotra, a cardiologist, will deliver a speech titled "Make Britain Healthy Again" at the conference.

The conference also saw the appointment of Zia Yusuf as the new head of policy for the Reform Party. Heathrow Airport hosted a business lounge at the event, and "digital gold" firm TallyMoney had a stand.

Dr Malhotra, however, has expressed concerns about the Covid vaccines and their rollout, citing uncertainty surrounding excess deaths. This issue was not addressed during the conference.

The conference was not without its controversies. Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister and deputy leader of the Labour Party, resigned during the event. Nadine Dorries's decision to join the Reform Party was met with criticism from some quarters.

First buses provided coaches for meeting rooms at the conference, and former daytime TV presenter, Jeremy Kyle, roved around the hall speaking to members. Richard Tice, the deputy leader of the Reform Party, is due to speak before Nigel Farage.

Nigel Farage suggested that some Labour MPs may have a better chance of re-election under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn rather than Sir Keir. He also predicted a significant rift in the Labour Party.

As the Reform Party continues to grow and gain support, the political landscape of the UK is set to change in the coming years. The party's focus on key issues, such as immigration, taxes, and healthcare, has resonated with many voters, and it will be interesting to see how this translates into electoral success.