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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Top Farage aide hints Conservatives could merge with Reform UK post-election if Jenrick becomes Tory leader

One of Nigel Farage’s closest allies has suggested the Tories will merge with Reform UK after the next general election under Robert Jenrick’s leadership.

Gawain Towler, who began working for Mr Farage as a Ukip press officer in 2004 and sits on the Reform governing board, said Mr Jenrick and a handful of remaining Tory MPs would abandon the Conservative Party in favour of Reform.

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