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Bardella Headlines Reform UK Conference, Farage Runs Clacton

7/22/2026

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Jordan Bardella, president of France’s National Rally, will headline Reform UK’s Birmingham conference on Friday.
He will speak about the French election, RN-Reform cooperation and stopping small boats.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he looks forward to discussing how France and Britain can stop boat crossings.
Farage is standing in the Clacton by-election on 13 August 2026 with no mainstream parties fielding candidates.

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Jordan Bardella, president of France’s National Rally, will headline Reform UK’s Birmingham conference on Friday.
He will speak about the French election, RN-Reform cooperation and stopping small boats.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he looks forward to discussing how France and Britain can stop boat crossings.
Farage is standing in the Clacton by-election on 13 August 2026 with no mainstream parties fielding candidates.