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Tories accuse Farage of 'fakery' over claims Reform now has more members than Conservatives

The article from MSN discusses the controversy surrounding Nigel Farage's claim that his new political party, Reform UK, has surpassed the Conservative Party in membership numbers. Farage, a former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and now with Reform UK, stated that his party has 45,000 members, compared to the Conservative Party's reported 35,000. This claim has led to accusations of "fakery" from Conservative MPs, who argue that Farage's numbers might include supporters rather than fully paid-up members. The Conservative Party has not provided an official update on their membership figures since 2022, when they reported a significant drop. Critics within the Conservative Party, like Tobias Ellwood, have dismissed Farage's claims as an attempt to gain media attention, while others like Mark Francois have acknowledged the potential for Reform UK to impact the Conservative vote in upcoming elections. The debate highlights the ongoing political maneuvering and the significance of party membership as an indicator of political support and influence.

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