Reform UK Nears Government Preparation Amid Rising Membership, Policy Shift

Reform UK, under Nigel Farage's leadership, is rapidly scaling up and positioning itself as a serious contender for government, with ambitions to challenge both Labour and the Conservatives by the next general election, potentially as soon as 2027. At their large and energetic party conference in Birmingham, Farage unveiled a plan to create a “Department of Preparing for Government” and pledged to implement policies including ending illegal boat migrant arrivals within two weeks, reinstating stop-and-search policing, and scrapping net zero climate policies. Despite holding only four parliamentary seats, the party is drawing inspiration from the Trump administration by planning to appoint high-achieving outsiders from public and private sectors to key government roles, aiming to form a meritocratic cabinet. The new think tank, the Centre for a Better Britain, supports Reform UK by focusing on effective governance and policy innovation. Farage expressed confidence that widespread dissatisfaction with the current government and Labour’s internal struggles create a unique opportunity for Reform UK to gain power. The party’s growing membership, sold-out conferences, and strong public support signal its rising influence and readiness to govern.