Nigel Farage was one of seven top politicians on last night’s ITV debate (Picture: EPA)
Nigel Farage has claimed the ruling Conservatives are ‘about to implode’ after Reform UK overtook the party in a new poll.
For the last 18 months, almost every poll has been the same: Labour ahead of the Conservatives by double digits, with other major parties trailing behind.
But a survey released just before a fiery seven-way ITV debate placed Farage’s insurgent party at 1% above the Tories.
‘We are now the opposition to Labour,’ Farage told the audience.
This morning, it seems the Tories are putting on a brave face. ‘I’m not worried about it,’ a Conservative minister said.
With Rishi Sunak taking a break from campaigning as he attends the G7 summit, other politicians are still heading the road today.
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