Nigel Farage has reportedly told donors he anticipates a deal or merger between his Reform UK party and the Conservatives before the next general election, reports the Financial Times.

One donor claimed Farage expects an agreement with the Tories , either a merger or a cooperation pact, to smooth Reform's path to electoral victory.

The Reform leader allegedly insisted any deal would be on his terms, partly due to feeling betrayed by the Tories after their 2019 election pact, the donor added.

Another associate who recently met with Farage said the Reform chief called a merger or pact inevitable but noted it could take time.

Farage purportedly argued Reform's stronger position means any agreement would favor his right-wing populist party.

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