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Nigel Farage says July 4 is 'first big push' for Reform but Sunak insists Tories can win

Source: PA Wire

Nigel Farage said he wants Reform UK to establish a “bridgehead” in Parliament with a view to a full assault in five years’ time as he launched his party’s set of election promises.

The Reform leader suggested he could be in No 10 following the next general election, but the July 4 contest is too early for his party.

“The real ambition is the 2029 general election,” he said, “but this is our first big push.”

Reform are currently polling ahead of the Conservative Party but can still win on July 4.

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