Westminster is abuzz with speculation about whether Reform UK's momentum is fading. After a grueling campaign and political setbacks, questions about the party's leadership have intensified.
An unnamed close associate acknowledged the leader's fatigue but dismissed resignation rumors. "Of course he's tired.
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He's just done two months campaigning every day on the road, it would be weird if he wasn't.
But that doesn't mean he's going to quit," the associate said.
Internal Rifts and Rivalries
Behind the scenes at Millbank headquarters, the atmosphere is increasingly fractured.
The influx of former Conservatives has created mistrust among long-standing members, who fear ideological dilution and leadership challenges.
Policy chief James Orr described these newcomers as "snakes in the grass."
Dissatisfaction with strategic direction is growing, particularly regarding high-profile members' deployment during critical byelections.
A former Millbank staffer noted, "There is a very different feel to Farage these days from even a few years ago."
Many complain about limited access to the leadership. The same staffer added, "He's on a really tight schedule...
even some of his fellow MPs can't get appointments and end up complaining that their own donors can't get face time with him."
Public appearances have become rarer.
A former political consultant argued, "His strategy of lying low is the right one for the moment and he should have stuck to that."
Clashes with Political Opponents
The party faces pressure from rival right-wing groups eager to exploit any vulnerability. Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused them of being "ashamed of themselves."
