Morrissey has reignited his longstanding feud with Johnny Marr by claiming that Marr ignored a 'lucrative offer' to reunite The Smiths for a 2025 world tour, an offer Morrissey had accepted. Marr responded to reunion speculation with a photo of Nigel Farage, highlighting their political differences. The Smiths, who split in 1987 after producing four seminal albums, have seen repeated calls for a reunion from fans, especially following the reconciliation of Oasis. Political disagreements, particularly Morrissey's pro-Farage views, have contributed significantly to the rift. While Morrissey continues a largely sold-out solo tour in the USA, Marr tours as a special guest with New Order.