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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell and Holly Evans

Peter Mandelson plays down idea of Nigel Farage as PM after Reform local elections victory

Peter Mandelson has dismissed the notion of Nigel Farage becoming Britain’s prime minister, despite Reform UK’s success in the local elections.

The UK’s ambassador to the US said Mr Farage, who is leading in the polls and won hundreds of council seats this month, was capitalising on voters’ frustrations at the lack of progress made by Labour in power.

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