Nigel Farage Threatens to Overhaul Lords and Judiciary in Reform Conference Speech
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Nigel Farage has insisted a Reform UK government would deliver where other parties have failed, as he set out his priorities in his annual conference speech. He detailed Reform's 100-day pledges, including stopping small boat crossings, cutting energy bills by £250 a year, and ending the net zero "lunacy."
To eliminate "obstacles" to his plans, Farage threatened to overhaul the House of Lords and how judges are appointed if they stood in the way. He proposed declaring a "national emergency" and said Parliament would sit for 24 hours a day, six days a week, until necessary legislation was passed.
In his speech, interrupted by protesters, Farage also addressed allegations over donations, stemming from an undercover investigation by Verbatim Investigations. He claimed the allegations were made "because they're scared of us" and insisted "the party has done nothing wrong."
Key Takeaways:
- Reform aims to deliver on promises where other parties have failed.
- 100-day pledges include stopping small boat crossings, cutting energy bills, and ending net zero.
- Farage threatens to overhaul the House of Lords and judiciary if they oppose his plans.
- He proposes declaring a "national emergency" to expedite legislation.
- The party faces internal turmoil following donations allegations.