Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 31, 2026

Can Reform UK recover from its summer horribilis?

Supposedly, it is when Nigel Farage and co can muscle in on the news cycle with provocative statements and new policies, painting "establishment" opponents as workshy layabouts.

Can Reform UK recover from its summer horribilis?

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Supposedly, it is when Nigel Farage and co can muscle in on the news cycle with provocative statements and new policies, painting "establishment" opponents as workshy layabouts.

Clacton, funding, internal divisions – party prepares for annual conference next week after a season of missteps Senior Reform UK figures like to boast that the summer time – and parliament's longest recess...

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Supposedly, it is when Nigel Farage and co can muscle in on the news cycle with provocative statements and new policies, painting "establishment" opponents as workshy layabouts. Clacton, funding, internal divisions – party prepares for annual conference next week after a season of missteps Senior Reform UK figures like to boast that the summer time – and parliament's longest recess – is when the party makes hay.

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Clacton, funding, internal divisions – party prepares for annual conference next week after a season of missteps Senior Reform UK figures like to boast that the summer time – and parliament's longest recess – is when the party makes hay.

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