Reform conference shows a party keen to present itself as normal | Peter Walker
by Peter Walker Senior political correspondent from on (#6ZTH4)
This year's gathering offered fringe events, business stands and even opposing views - but very few MPs
One of the most important unwritten rules of politics is that for a party to become a government it must first look like one. In the UK that involves holding not just rallies but a proper conference. Could Reform pull this off? Well, yes - in part.
Previous Reform gatherings have, in effect, been rallies where every speaker was a support act for Nigel Farage.
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