Stevenson said: “There’s a real sense of betrayal among the grassroots. They feel like the party has lost its way and its principles in pursuit of power.”
He added that many members were considering leaving the party and forming a new group that would be more focused on core issues such as sovereignty and immigration.
“There’s a feeling that Farage has become too obsessed with power and influence, and has lost touch with the original goals of the party,” Stevenson said.
Despite the internal turmoil, Reform remains popular with many voters who are disillusioned with the mainstream political parties. Its anti-immigration stance, tough-on-crime policies, and calls for greater national sovereignty have struck a chord with a significant portion of the electorate.
Whether Musk decides to back an alternative to Reform or not, it is clear that the party is at a crossroads. The outcome of this internal power struggle will shape the future of the populist movement in the UK and could have far-reaching implications for the country’s political landscape.
Farage y Yusuf han purgado a docenas de candidatos y miembros del personal, lo que ha llevado en algunos casos a acciones legales.
“Todos creíamos que era un partido de base, pero está siendo reemplazado por personas que tienen dinero o son amigos de la dirección del partido”, dijo Stevenson.
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