This time last year, Nigel Farage was making the political weather. The Reform UK leader is expected to hold a press conference in London next week. It is nonetheless clear that the Farage of summer 2026 is a less all-conquering political force than his equivalent 12 months ago. Others, however, disagree with the Reform UK leader. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementDoes this matter, when Reform is still at or near the front of most polls?