Too good to be true: on the road with Nigel Farage – photo essay
Guardian photojournalist Sean Smith followed Reform UK leader Nigel Farage across the UK as he campaigned in various towns ahead of the May 2026 local elections, capturing his interactions with supporters, prospective councillors, and media. Farage participated in numerous high street walkabouts, visited symbolic locations such as an asylum seeker camp, and attended meet-ups with party candidates. The photo essay documents Farage's energetic campaign trail, highlighting Reform UK's growing presence in local politics.
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Farage makes his way to the stage to speak about the local elections among other things at a rally at the City Pavilion in Romford in February. Photograph: Sean Smith/The GuardianGuardian photojournalist Sean Smith has been following the Reform UK leader as he criss-crosses the country on a busy schedule of walkabouts and meet-ups with prospective councillors and supporters before the May electionsBy Sean SmithFri 1 May 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 1 May 2026 06.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleNigel Farage and Reform are campaigning around the country in the local elections and consistently polling higher than the other parties.
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