Nigel Farage declared Reform UK as the "real opposition" after a surprise sweep in UK local elections, including a historic by-election win. The right-wing party also captured mayoral and council seats,

With a stunning sweep across local councils and a historic by-election victory, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has done what many thought impossible: cracked Britain’s long-standing two-party dominance,

Reform UK has rocked the political establishment by winning sweeping victories across the country - and is celebrating with a post-election party in Kent. Nigel Farage has dashed back to the county this evening after a day of shock results,