The New Statesman: politics and culture

Reform conference: "Farage has accepted the inevitability of being PM"

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Sep 8, 2025
Will Lloyd, Deputy Editor at the New Statesman, and journalist Nicholas Harris dive into the currents of UK politics. They explore the dynamic shifts brought about by the reform movement and the theatrical atmosphere of Nigel Farage's resurgence post-Angela Rayner's resignation. The role of GB News in shaping political discourse is examined, alongside the evolving voter sentiments toward the Reform Party, particularly among women and working-class individuals. The challenge for traditional parties in this changing landscape is clear, as the political scene grows more unpredictable.
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INSIGHT

Razzmatazz Meets Real Organisation

  • Reform's conference mixed spectacle with serious organisation and is now a political force to be reckoned with.
  • Will Lloyd warns Labour and the Conservatives must take Reform seriously or face electoral consequences.
INSIGHT

Grassroots Growth Fueled By Media

  • Reform built grassroots branches and recruited members through local activism and media radicalisation.
  • Nick Harris highlights GB News and right-leaning outlets as key radicalising and organising forces.
ANECDOTE

Farage Signing Shirts Raised Thousands

  • Journalists watched a long queue form for Nigel Farage to sign shirts, raising £10,000 in about an hour.
  • The scene showed Farage's personal charisma and how well Reform knows and monetises its supporters.
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