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Nigel Farage is expected to headline the UK edition of the Conservative Political Action Conference, which is being organised by Liz Truss in London next month. The appearance comes after earlier speculation that Farage and other right-wing figures might stay away from the event.
The conference is being positioned as a major gathering for conservative and right-wing activists, with a speaker list that also includes figures from the United States. Its emergence reflects the growing influence of American-style political conferences and campaigning techniques on parts of the British right.
Farage’s decision to appear alongside the former Prime Minister will add to debate about the relationship between Reform UK, the Conservatives and wider right-wing movements. It comes as Reform faces scrutiny over donations, candidate vetting and the party’s positioning ahead of future by-elections and national campaigns.