“Within a fortnight, there would ​be no more boats,” Farage told reporters. It’s long been a hot topic for Reform voters, but this year’s figures – so far – are actually lower than the two previous years. If you had a better economy where everyone had jobs, I don’t think people would care about immigration.” They are both convinced that Farage’s personal popularity, and the hot-button topic of the small boats crisis, all but guarantee a Reform win. He’s a showman… But I don’t think he’s a man of the people.”