Nigel Farage urged to take ‘break’ from politics by former Reform UK chair

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26 Jun 2026 • 10:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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Nigel Farage urged to take ‘break’ from politics by former Reform UK chair

  • Dr David Bull, Reform UK's former chairman, has suggested that party leader Nigel Farage should "have a bit of a break" from politics.
  • Bull, who served until May, also stated that Reform UK is "way bigger than Nigel" during an appearance on Channel 5.
  • His comments follow a period where Farage has been accused of avoiding public appearances after it emerged he accepted a £5 million gift from a crypto-billionaire.
  • Farage is currently under investigation by the Commons sleaze watchdog for failing to declare this significant donation.
  • Reform UK recently experienced a setback, losing the Makerfield by-election to Labour, and Dr Bull cited personal health issues for his departure from the chairman role.

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