Farage and Jenrick to speak on final day of Reform conference marred by scandal and protests – UK politics live

Farage, who had earlier suspended two close aides, had his keynote speech interrupted multiple times by protesters on FridayBefore we get into today’s events, here’s a look back at the controversy at Reform UK’s conference yesterday.My colleagues Rowena Mason, Ben Quinn and Pippa Crerar have the full report on a day which saw Nigel Farage attempt to shore up his leadership as the party faced fresh scrutiny over its finances and the suspension of two senior aides.The row comprehensively overshadowed the first full day of the party’s conference with every Reform politician repeatedly questioned over the scandal.It also exposed splits at the top of the party, with Zia Yusuf, the party’s home affairs spokesperson, strongly distancing himself from Jukes and Orr. He told reporters “anyone who supports Reform is disappointed”, and added of the investigation: “It’s just not something I am personally involved in.” Continue reading...