Nigel Farage urges over 1,350 Conservative councillors to defect to Reform UK before local elections.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has urged over 1,350 Conservative councillors to defect to his party ahead of upcoming local elections, claiming the Conservative brand is damaged and that many will lose their seats. Farage's appeal comes amid internal divisions within the Tory party and aims to position Reform UK as a viable alternative. Some councillors, including two from Scotland, have already joined Reform UK, indicating potential electoral challenges for the Conservatives.