Nigel Farage says ‘It’s time I was in charge’ as Tory defections to Reform UK mount

Published January 31, 2026 2:00pm ET



EXCLUSIVE – Every year, Nigel Farage claims his populist movement is about to destroy the Conservative Party and remake British politics. The thing is, he might be right this time.

“This is the biggest set of elections between now and the next general election, and it could be a very, very pivotal moment,” Farage told the Washington Examiner in an exclusive interview, referring to upcoming local elections.

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