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Speaking ahead of the meeting, Bardella told the BBC's Nick Robinson he believed the "extremely resilient" Reform UK leader would become the UK's next prime minister. The 30-year-old French MEP is leading in opinion polls to win the first round of the next presidential election due in 2027. A Reform source said the two politicians discussed small boat crossings and energy policy, particularly nuclear energy. Farage has in the past kept his distance from NR, the successor party to the National Front (FN), formerly led by Marine Le Pen.

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fromThe Local France

2 weeks ago

France's far-right leader hit by egg, days after flour attack

Jordan Bardella, leader of the far-right National Rally, was hit on the head with an egg at a book event; the 74-year-old attacker was arrested.

fromwww.thelocal.fr

3 weeks ago

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fromwww.thelocal.fr

3 weeks ago

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OPINION: A far-right President Bardella of France? It could happen

Jordan Bardella leads early 2027 French presidential polls with about 35% first-round support, outpacing other candidates and potentially surpassing Marine Le Pen.

fromThe Local France

7 months ago

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