GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope has said Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's recent row with Reform UK has helped the party "hoover up" even more members in support.
Speaking to GB News, Christopher revealed that party leader Nigel Farage has estimated that the attention generated by Badenoch's comments could be worth "£1million in advertising value" for Reform.
The dispute between the party leaders began when Badenoch accused Farage of "fakery" and spreading "endless lies, smoke and mirrors" regarding Reform UK's membership numbers.
Now, Reform says it has gained 20,000 grassroots supporters in just four days since Badenoch made her accusations.
"I think she has caused more help for Reform, frankly," Christopher told GB News, noting that the party has been able to attract new members without spending on advertising.
Christopher told GB News that around 4,000 people joined overnight, with daily sign-ups running at approximately 6,000 new members.
Reform UK's membership tracker showed more than 152,000 signed-up supporters on Sunday, according to party figures.
Reform has defended its membership counting system, with several media outlets invited to examine their verification process.
Christopher confirmed he has requested details about how Reform UK counts its numbers, noting the party requires UK postcodes from all members.
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"They must give a postcode in the UK, so there's almost a pinprick map across the UK where these members are," he explained.
The party's growing popularity is evident in its event attendance, with upcoming rallies featuring Nigel Farage all sold out.
Hope reported that these events are drawing crowds of a thousand supporters each. "He could sell out more spaces," Christopher added, highlighting the strong demand for Reform UK gatherings.
He also explained that Reform UK's surge comes amid public dissatisfaction with the mainstream parties.
"Labour have had a difficult few months," he said, citing delays in their budget and concerns over "freebies taken by senior members of the Government."
"We're seeing Labour failing to get the economy growing, failing to control the illegal migration arrivals," Hope said.
The GB News Political Editor suggested Reform UK has tapped into public sentiment that "the system isn't working."
However, Hope emphasised that Reform UK now faces pressure to prove its solutions are workable.
"Critics will say those are easy answers because they've never been in power," he said, adding that the party must now demonstrate "deliverability of its plans."
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Speaking to GB News, Christopher revealed that party leader Nigel Farage has estimated that the attention generated by Badenoch's comments could be worth "£1million in advertising value" for Reform.
The dispute between the party leaders began when Badenoch accused Farage of "fakery" and spreading "endless lies, smoke and mirrors" regarding Reform UK's membership numbers.
Now, Reform says it has gained 20,000 grassroots supporters in just four days since Badenoch made her accusations.
"I think she has caused more help for Reform, frankly," Christopher told GB News, noting that the party has been able to attract new members without spending on advertising.
Christopher told GB News that around 4,000 people joined overnight, with daily sign-ups running at approximately 6,000 new members.
Reform UK's membership tracker showed more than 152,000 signed-up supporters on Sunday, according to party figures.
Reform has defended its membership counting system, with several media outlets invited to examine their verification process.
Christopher confirmed he has requested details about how Reform UK counts its numbers, noting the party requires UK postcodes from all members.
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"They must give a postcode in the UK, so there's almost a pinprick map across the UK where these members are," he explained.
The party's growing popularity is evident in its event attendance, with upcoming rallies featuring Nigel Farage all sold out.
Hope reported that these events are drawing crowds of a thousand supporters each. "He could sell out more spaces," Christopher added, highlighting the strong demand for Reform UK gatherings.
He also explained that Reform UK's surge comes amid public dissatisfaction with the mainstream parties.
"Labour have had a difficult few months," he said, citing delays in their budget and concerns over "freebies taken by senior members of the Government."
"We're seeing Labour failing to get the economy growing, failing to control the illegal migration arrivals," Hope said.
The GB News Political Editor suggested Reform UK has tapped into public sentiment that "the system isn't working."
However, Hope emphasised that Reform UK now faces pressure to prove its solutions are workable.
"Critics will say those are easy answers because they've never been in power," he said, adding that the party must now demonstrate "deliverability of its plans."
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