Reform UK launches party newspaper featuring Farage
The UK political party has distributed the first edition of the Reformer, aiming to build its own publishing operation.
At a glance
- Reform UK has launched a publication called the Reformer
- The first edition features large photographs of party leader Nigel Farage
- The party plans to build a significant national publishing operation
- Farage is credited as the only reporter despite the party hiring qualified journalists
Reform UK has launched a publication it describes as a newspaper, with the first edition featuring prominent images of party leader Nigel Farage. The party intends to develop what it calls a significant national publishing operation through the venture.
While the party is recruiting qualified journalists for the publication, Farage is the only person credited as a reporter on articles in the first edition. The party hopes the newspaper will serve as an alternative news source for its supporters.
Why it matters
The move reflects a broader trend of political parties developing their own media channels to communicate directly with supporters.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldReform UK launches its own ‘newspaper’ with Farage on front page
- The Guardian — BusinessReform UK launches its own ‘newspaper’ with Farage on front page
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