Farage said that "it's a very, very big moment indeed" that shows Reform can win against both Labor and the right-of-center opposition Conservatives.

Nigel Farage, the leader of the far-right Reform UK party who was one of the biggest proponents of Brexit and the UK's departure from the European Union, will be put to the test in the country's local elections on Thursday.

Reform UK has rocked the political establishment by winning sweeping victories across the country - and is celebrating with a post-election party in Kent. Nigel Farage has dashed back to the county this evening after a day of shock results,