10,000-strong rally to launch Reform campaign to win 200 council seats

NIGEL Farage will launch Reform UK's local election campaign at the biggest political rally in modern history with 10,000 supporters expected to turn up.

- Christian Calgie

The leader predicted the insurgent party will win 200 council seats in the local elections from a standing start after a massive push to "professionalise" its operations.

Writing in the Daily Express, Mr Farage said the May elections will be the next step in proving to voters and the political establishment that his party is a credible choice for government.

"It's clear that the country is crying out for change and voters continue to see Reform as a credible choice for government. May 1 is the next step to forward to making that happen," he added.

Thousands of supporters will descend on Birmingham on March 28 for the Reform rally. Mr Farage said more than 10,000 tickets I have been sold, adding he "hopes to see many Daily Express readers in attendance".

Putting the past fortnight's infighting behind him following MP Rupert Lowe's expulsion, Mr Farage points to polls from the past week showing that the drama has not dented Reform's support among voters. With the party averaging 26% in most polls, and frequently ahead of both Labour and the Tories, Mr Farage also says that his target in May is to win 200 seats in England for the first time.

Party chairman Zia Yusuf said: "Reform reconfirmed its remarkable polling this week, it's clear Britain wants real change."

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