Farages Reform UK conference speech: What did we learn

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has admitted “amateurism” let down the party at the general election. Speaking at the party’s conference in Birmingham, Mr Farage said: “At that stage of our development, we weren’t big enough, wealthy enough, professional enough to vet general election candidates properly, and that amateurism let us down.” Watch more on Independent TV: The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: Find us on social: TikTok / @independent Instagram / X (Twitter) / Facebook / Download the iOS & Android app: Sign up to our newsletters: Help to support truly indepen