Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign

""This effectively becomes, even though they're local elections, a referendum on Keir Starmer's premiership," Farage told reporters."

""We'll cut expenditures, we'll find waste, we'll keep your council tax rises to a minimum," Farage stated, outlining his party's pledges."

""It's going to be a straight fight, us against the Labour Party in these areas like Sunderland, in these areas like Gateshead," he added."

Nigel Farage claims that the upcoming local elections in May will serve as a referendum on Sir Keir Starmer's future as prime minister. Reform UK aims to gain control of more councils, particularly in Sunderland and Gateshead, where they see a direct competition with Labour. Farage emphasizes the importance of keeping council tax rises minimal and believes that national politics significantly influence local elections. Reform UK has experienced strong national polling, but its electoral success remains uncertain.

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