Could Farage quit? Questions swirl over Reform UK leader’s future
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing mounting pressure after a £5 million donation controversy, recent by‑election defeats and the emergence of a rival party, Restore. Party insiders argue that rumours of his resignation are speculative and lack substance. Farage has not confirmed any plans to step down.
- ▪A £5 million gift to Reform UK has drawn scrutiny and intensified calls for Farage’s departure.
- ▪The party suffered setbacks in recent by‑elections, losing seats it previously held.
- ▪A new right‑wing group called Restore is attracting some of Reform’s supporters and challenging its leadership.
- ▪Senior Reform figures have dismissed resignation rumours as “wishful thinking,” and Farage has not announced any intention to quit.
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Reform Weekend Read Composite: Guardian Design; AFP/GettyView image in fullscreenReform Weekend Read Composite: Guardian Design; AFP/GettyThe Sunday readNigel FarageCould Farage quit? Questions swirl over Reform UK leader’s futureFarage is under pressure over £5m gift, byelection losses and rise of rival Restore but allies say exit speculation is ‘wishful thinking’Rowena Mason, Ben Quinn and Peter WalkerSun 5 Jul 2026 01.00 EDTShare@font-face{font-family:Guardian Headline Full;src:url(https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/noalts-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Light.woff2) format("woff2"),url(https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/noalts-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Light.woff)…
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