Does UK’s new far-right party, Restore, pose a threat to Farage’s Reform?
Summary
Nigel Farage leads Reform UK, a far-right, anti-immigration party in the UK, which faces competition from a new far-right party called Restore Britain. Restore Britain was founded by ex-members of Reform UK and has quickly gained members and local council seats. Both parties are competing in a key by-election in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, where Reform UK is challenging Labour and where Restore Britain is also participating.Key Facts
- Nigel Farage is the leader of Reform UK, a far-right, anti-immigration party.
- Restore Britain is a new far-right party started less than four months ago by former Reform UK member Rupert Lowe.
- Restore Britain has gained over 96,000 members and 13 councillors, mostly former Reform UK members.
- Both parties represent far-right views but compete against each other, splitting the vote.
- A critical by-election is set for June 18 in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, where Labour aims to hold the seat.
- Labour has held Makerfield since 1983 but faces strong competition from Reform UK and Restore Britain.
- A recent poll shows Labour’s candidate Andy Burnham slightly ahead of Reform UK’s candidate Robert Kenyon.
- Restore Britain’s candidate, Rebecca Shepherd, is polling at 7% in the same election.
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