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The upstart hard-right party on the march in Britain

February 24, 2026

Suella Braverman's defection to the Reform UK Party has marked a significant political shift in Fareham, England, a town historically loyal to the Conservative Party. At a rally led by Nigel Farage, Braverman expressed her enthusiasm for her new political home, signaling the Reform UK Party's growing influence and potential as a contender in upcoming elections.

The upstart hard-right party on the march in Britain

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Key Highlights

Suella Braverman defected from the Conservative Party to the Reform UK Party.
Fareham has voted for the Conservative Party in every election since 1885.
Braverman's defection coincides with the Reform UK Party's rising poll numbers.
Nigel Farage is the leader of the Reform UK Party.
Braverman stated, 'I feel like I’ve come home' at her introduction.

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The upstart hard-right party on the march in Britain

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The upstart hard-right party on the march in Britain

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