DONALD Trump has congratulated Nigel Farage on winning his first ever seat – saying “Nigel loves his country”.
Farage has been elected an MP for the first time as he stormed to a thumping win in Clacton on a devastating night for the Tories.
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The Reform leader was finally successfully in his long-running bid for Parliament after seven previous unsuccessful attempts.
Former US President Trump said: “Congratulations to Nigel Farage on his big WIN of a Parliament Seat Amid Reform UK Election Success.
Posting on Twitter, Trump added: “Nigel is a man who truly loves his Country! DJT”
Reform has so far bagged four seats – falling short of the 13 predicted in the exit poll.
But Brexiteer Farage – who has vowed to lead a political revolution – hailed the “truly extraordinary” results for his fledgling party.
Reform chairman Richard Tice and defector Lee Anderson also won their constituencies in gains from the Conservatives.
Speaking after winning an 8,000 majority, he said: “What is interesting is there’s no enthusiasm for Labour.
“There’s no enthusiasm for Starmer whatsoever. In fact about half of the vote is simply an anti-conservative vote.
“This Labour Government will be in trouble very, very quickly.”
Farage saw off well-respected Tory Giles Watling, who will now retire after seven years in Westminster.
The polls were right and Farage was over the line by 8,405 votes.
He said his Reform party’s performance in the General Election was “truly extraordinary” after his win in Clacton.
Farage added: “There is a massive gap on the centre-right of British politics and my job is to fill it.”
More to follow.
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