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Reform UK Rejects Pact with Conservatives Amid Turmoil

12/4/2025

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Reform UK's Richard Tice says there will be no electoral pact with the Conservative Party.
He notes that reports Nigel Farage expects a deal are incorrect.
Reform polls at 26%, but a right-wing split could benefit Labour.
Some Conservatives back a pact, but Kemi Badenoch's leadership complicates it.
Farage refuses to trust the Tories and calls for a reverse takeover.

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Reform UK's Richard Tice says there will be no electoral pact with the Conservative Party.
He notes that reports Nigel Farage expects a deal are incorrect.
Reform polls at 26%, but a right-wing split could benefit Labour.
Some Conservatives back a pact, but Kemi Badenoch's leadership complicates it.
Farage refuses to trust the Tories and calls for a reverse takeover.