Nigel Farage Sets Conditions for Deal With Restore Britain
Nigel Farage expressed openness to a deal with Restore Britain provided the party expels co-founder Charlie Downes over antisemitic comments.
Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage has reversed his previous stance on a political alliance with the far-right party Restore Britain, signaling openness to a deal following a public feud with its leader, Rupert Lowe.
Farage conditioned any potential agreement on the expulsion of Restore Britain co-founder Charlie Downes, who previously accused Farage of being bought by Jewish supporters. A Reform UK spokesperson stated that no discussions will occur until Lowe takes decisive action against Downes and other individuals described as antisemitic and extreme racists within the party.
This shift occurs as Farage contests a by-election in Clacton. He currently faces declining poll rankings and a pending Standards Committee investigation regarding his financial declarations.