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Reform wants to gain significantly more seats in councils and parliaments across the country in the coming years, and its lead in national opinion polls suggest that ambition is not unrealistic.

Whether the next general election is in two years as Farage predicts or in four years' time as is more likely, a lot can shift fast – including opinion polls.

But the speech was more about firing up the Reform troops than setting out policies, as he sought to capitalise on the party's recent local election victories and consistent lead in the national opinion polls.

A Gallup poll in July found only 9% of Democrats had a favorable view of the Israeli prime minister.

Reform continues to enjoy significant leads over more established parties in opinion polls but the next general election may be as late as 2029.