Reform UK Conference Was a Massive Success — Here’s Why
Nigel Farage confirmed membership has risen to 240,000. That number speaks volumes. It shows people across the country are voting with their feet and ready for real change.
Atmosphere and Spirit
The conference drew around 12,000 supporters to the NEC. The energy was palpable. Even when protesters tried to throw a spanner in the works, Nigel turned it on its head and showed how desperate the opposition has become. Their weakness was plain for all to see.
Speakers and Key Points
• Nigel Farage – rallied the “People’s Army,” pledged to stop migrant boats within two weeks, and painted Reform UK as ready for government.
• Richard Tice, Deputy Leader – criticised government spending, advocated a slimmed-down public sector, and stood in support of prison reform initiatives.
• Lucy Connolly – described herself as a “political prisoner,” pushed for justice reform, announced “Lucy’s Law” to protect controversial speech, and drew a standing ovation.
• Dr. Aseem Malhotra – raised controversial questions about COVID-19 vaccines and cancer-reporting in the royal family. His speech drew criticism from medical authorities. His views were his own rather than those of Reform and were thought provoking
• Andrea Jenkyns, Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire – walked onstage singing her own song “Insomniac,” adding regional energy and Reform’s new leadership style.
• Sarah Pochin, Reform’s first female MP – promoted reopening hundreds of town-centre police stations and reclaiming funding lost to unnecessary bureaucratic spending.
These speakers drove home both the emotional and the practical edges of Reform UK’s message.
Key Messages
Calls for justice reform and free speech were met with standing ovations. The message was crystal clear: the British people want freedom of speech, freedom of choice, and freedom of thought.
Bold Agenda
Nigel set out a bold agenda. End illegal migration by boat within two weeks. Cut unnecessary regulation. Open the door to new technology and innovation. These are not pie-in-the-sky promises. They are practical steps to make Britain strong again.
Protection for the Future
Reform UK insists that real protection of the nation lies in three pillars:
• Secure borders—to retain control and ensure safety.
• Sound money—to guard against inflation and economic decline.
• Strong public services—to shield ordinary people from policy failures.
With lower taxation, support for enterprise, and efficient government, those future generations won’t pay the price.
Momentum and Direction
This conference wasn’t about hot air. It was about building momentum. With 240,000 members, 12,000 in the hall, and a growing presence in local councils and Parliament, Reform UK is no longer on the fringes. We are ready to take the bull by the horns and build a free, enterprising, and sovereign Britain.
The atmosphere at Conference was electric and was very different from the traditional boring Labour, Conservative and Liberal conferences that we are used to. The use of music, light and pyrotechnics gave a showbiz buss to proceedings along with the banter between Jeremy Kyle and David Bull.
David Howle
Hereford & South Herefordshire Chair.
The above article was written by our interim Chairman, Mr David Howle, who attended the NEC with other local supporters
