Reform UK Pulls Resources From Manchester Mayor Race to Back Farage

Reform UK told its campaigners in north-west England to stop working toward Greater Manchester's mayoral election and instead focus on Nigel Farage's race in Clacton on August 6th. The shift abandons a contest where Reform had performed well in May local elections. An internal party councillor said the move shows Reform believes it cannot win Manchester and is willing to sacrifice the opportunity to help Farage.