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Farage Claims 'Establishment Plot' Ahead of Elections

1/2/2026

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Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, warns of an 'Establishment plot' to undermine him ahead of the 2026 local elections.
Dominic Cummings claimed Whitehall will use illegal tactics to stop Farage, including leaking personal information.
Suella Braverman echoes this view, saying the 'lefty Establishment' fears Farage.
Farage says allegations of racism and bullying may strengthen his support, calling them a smear campaign by the mainstream media.

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Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, warns of an 'Establishment plot' to undermine him ahead of the 2026 local elections.
Dominic Cummings claimed Whitehall will use illegal tactics to stop Farage, including leaking personal information.
Suella Braverman echoes this view, saying the 'lefty Establishment' fears Farage.
Farage says allegations of racism and bullying may strengthen his support, calling them a smear campaign by the mainstream media.