Farage attacks 'deluded' Sadiq Khan

Farage attacks 'deluded' Sadiq Khan

Author: The Telegraph January 7, 2026 Duration: 37:37

In Reform’s first press conference of the year, Nigel Farage revealed that “vigilante mum” and Reform councillor Laila Cunningham will be the party’s candidate for the London mayoral elections in 2028.


Camilla and Tim reflect on whether Cunningham’s candicacy leaves Sadiq Khan vulnerable at the next election, and also ask Farage about Reform’s recent dip in the polls and The Telegraph’s “Save Our Pubs” campaign.


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