Reform UK Holds Party Conference in Birmingham

Nigel Farage, at the Reform UK conference in Birmingham, expressed confidence in the party's ability to win the next general election, citing growing support for their principles. The party, which secured five parliamentary seats in the recent election, aims to professionalize its structure by transitioning to a member-owned non-profit organization. Speeches at the conference highlighted hard-right policies, including mass deportation of foreign nationals and ending foreign aid, while also targeting significant gains in upcoming local elections. Farage announced he would relinquish personal ownership of the party, claiming a need for broader member control. Attendees included key figures like deputy leader Richard Tice and MPs who emphasized the party's expanding membership and electoral ambitions. The conference aims to solidify the party's direction and prepare for future electoral challenges.