Populist Brexiteer Nigel Farage wins first-ever seat in British parliament

Populist politician Nigel Farage has gained his first-ever seat within the U.Ok.’s parliament as he appears to shake up the nation’s politics along with his right-wing Reform UK occasion.

The win by the notorious Brexiteer follows seven failed makes an attempt to grow to be a member of British parliament, though he has served as a (pro-Brexit) member of the European Parliament.

The outcome comes amid a surprisingly sturdy election efficiency by Reform UK, which has a hardline stance on immigration. Exit polls point out that the occasion might safe as much as 13 parliamentary seats — fairly the feat on condition that it did not win any within the 2019 vote — though the ultimate outcome might differ.

It follows a U-turn by Farage who had beforehand declared he wouldn’t stand as an MP on this election, selecting as a substitute to concentrate on serving to U.S. former President Donald Trump’s marketing campaign.

Nevertheless, simply final month Farage introduced a shock return to Reform UK and agreed to grow to be its chief. The information gave the occasion a large bump in recognition, with polls displaying it was closing in on the ruling Conservatives.

By 3:56 a.m. native time, Reform had gained three seats, though 402 constituencies have been but to report. The occasion additionally carried out nicely by way of vote share, securing 15.9% of the vote behind the Conservatives with 22% and Labour at 37.7%.

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