A senior Conservative MP has suggested that he hopes Reform UK leader Nigel Farage might have "blown up" by the time of the next general election, dismissing concerns about Reform UK's growing influence.

Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart made the remarks in response to questions about the party's lack of current policies.

This comes after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch delivered her first speech of 2025 today{ai:summary}<p>A senior Conservative MP expressed hope that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would be irrelevant by the next general election, downplaying concerns about the party's rising influence. This comment came from Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart amid discussions on the party's absence of policies. </p><p>#politics</p>

Alex Burghart says Nigel Farage might have 'blown up' by the next general election

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