Chris Mason: Reform UK winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approach
Nigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power.
Reform UK's recent conference in Birmingham was overshadowed by a donations controversy, according to a senior party insider. The incident, which involved undercover filming broadcast by Channel 4 News, has led to the loss of two senior party figures and raised questions about the party's image and professionalism. The insider suggests that Reform UK's appeal is based on the idea of "cavaliers" who do things differently, but the donations row has cast doubt on this perception.
The party's growth over the past year has been attributed to defections, elections, and money, but the controversy has overshadowed these achievements. Some within the party are calling for a shift in approach and cultural changes to minimize the chances of further embarrassments, while others express frustration with the current pace of improvement.
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