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Following a controversial conference where he was interpreted as proposing the deportation of migrant women and children, Nigel Farage has attempted to clarify his position.
The leader of Reform UK stated today that he is not against migration per se, as long as it is "a reasonable level" and for skilled people who contribute to the British economy.
" If people come to Britain with skills, integrate and contribute, no one has a problem with them, as long as the numbers are affordable ," Farage said, leaving a door open for skilled migration, in contrast to previous extremist stances.
However, he continues to take a tough line on illegal immigration, clarifying that deportation is not foreseen for women and children "at this stage", but without excluding them in the future. " I did not say they are excluded forever, but for the next five years it is not part of our plan ", he declared.
Farage's comments come as his party tries to position itself as a strong alternative to the Conservatives, whom he accuses of a "total failure" on border and migration management. He vowed that Reform UK would not become "Tory Party 2.0" and would not serve as a haven for former politicians seeking a career revival.
Meanwhile, Reform UK is also expanding into Scotland, where Farage introduced the latest Conservative MP to leave, Graham Simpson. “ We are very selective about who we take on. Whoever comes in has to roll up their sleeves and work on the project ,” he stressed, adding that there have also been moves from Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
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