Key Points
- Nigel Farage has announced he will speak at CPAC Great Britain in July 2026, after earlier indications that Reform UK would keep clear of the event.
- The conference is being brought to the UK by Liz Truss and is modelled on the US Conservative Political Action Conference.
- CPAC Great Britain is scheduled for 16-18 July 2026 at the O2 in London, with tickets priced from £100 to £10,000.
- Other speakers include US right-wing influencer Jack Posobiec and former Conservative cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg.
- Posobiec has previously promoted the debunked Pizzagate conspiracy theory and has used extreme rhetoric about democracy at CPAC in the US.
- Farage’s appearance comes as Reform UK faces pressure from a loss of support to Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain and scrutiny over an undeclared £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne.
- Farage is under investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over the gift, which he says was a personal payment for security and not a political donation.
- Reform sources had previously told the Guardian that Farage would be “steering clear” of the conference, but he later said he had not confirmed either attendance or non-attendance.
London (Britain Today News) June 9, 2026 – Nigel Farage is set to headline an American-style conservative summit that Liz Truss is bringing to the UK next month, marking a striking turnaround after his party had previously suggested he would stay away from the event.
As reported by the Guardian, Farage has now confirmed he will speak in July at CPAC Great Britain, a conference that says it wants to “save Britain, save the west.” The announcement places the Reform UK leader at the centre of an event designed to draw together hard-right and nationalist voices from Britain and the United States.
The move is politically significant because it follows weeks of mixed signals from Reform UK. In March, party sources told the Guardian that Farage would be “steering clear” of the conference, but he later said he had not made a final decision, answering the paper’s question by saying:
“I haven’t said I will or won’t.”
What is CPAC Great Britain?
CPAC Great Britain is the UK version of the Conservative Political Action Conference, a well-known gathering of the American right. Former prime minister Liz Truss announced that the event would come to London, with the inaugural conference set for 16-18 July 2026 at the O2.
The conference branding is strongly ideological and explicitly international in tone. Its organisers say the event aims to “save Britain, save the west”, and the official CPAC Great Britain site lists Truss as chairman of the UK event.
The programme is being marketed as a high-profile gathering for right-wing campaigners, politicians and media figures. Ticket prices reflect that positioning, ranging from £100 to £10,000 depending on access level, with higher tiers offering VIP lounge access, premium seating, drinks events and a Winston Churchill gala dinner.
Who else is speaking at the event?
Farage will not be the only controversial name on the bill. The Guardian says the line-up also includes Jack Posobiec, a US right-wing influencer who has promoted the fabricated Pizzagate conspiracy theory and supports “remigration”.
Posobiec’s past remarks have already drawn attention because of his rhetoric around democracy and political conflict. At US CPAC in 2024, he said:
“Welcome to the end of democracy. We are here to overthrow it completely. We didn’t get all the way there on January 6, but we will endeavour to get rid of it,”
before later claiming he meant the Democrats’ version of democracy.
Former Conservative cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg is also due to take part. He had previously signalled that he would not attend, but later changed his mind because he did not like seeing Truss being politically shunned.
The presence of these names underlines the ideological direction of the conference. It also suggests that Truss’s project is aiming to build a transatlantic platform for nationalist and socially conservative politics rather than a mainstream party forum.
Why does Farage’s timing matter?
Farage’s decision comes at a delicate moment for Reform UK. The party is reportedly losing ground on its right flank in the Makerfield byelection, where Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain is said to be building a presence.
That pressure matters because Farage has spent much of 2026 trying to maintain dominance over the insurgent right. A headline appearance at CPAC Great Britain helps him remain visible in a crowded and increasingly competitive political space.
At the same time, Farage has been facing the fallout from a separate controversy over a £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne. The donation, which Farage says was for personal security and not a political contribution, is now under investigation by the standards commissioner.
That investigation has created a cloud around his public appearances. Farage had not been giving his usual press conferences for several weeks after revealing the gift, which adds context to his decision to re-emerge on a major stage like CPAC.
What is the donation row about?
The row centres on whether the £5 million gift should have been declared under parliamentary and electoral rules. Farage says the payment was a personal, unconditional gift made before he became an MP and before he announced his candidacy for the 2024 election.
Rival parties disagree and have asked the authorities to examine whether he should have registered it. The Conservative Party has argued that Farage should have disclosed the donation and has referred the matter to the relevant watchdogs.
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has now opened an inquiry into whether there was a failure to register an interest. A suspension of 10 days or more could trigger a recall petition and possibly force Farage into a special election for his seat.
The issue is politically sensitive because the donor, Christopher Harborne, has also been a major backer of Reform UK itself. Reuters reported that Harborne gave £9 million to Reform last year and £12 million in total in 2025, making him one of the most significant financial figures around the party.
How has Farage responded?
Farage has consistently defended the gift as private and unrelated to politics. A Reform spokesman told Reuters that Farage had always maintained the donation was “a personal, unconditional gift” and that no rules were broken.
He has also said the money was used for personal security rather than campaign activity. That distinction is central to his argument that the payment did not need to be declared in the same way as a political donation.
The party has signalled confidence that the matter will be resolved without finding wrongdoing. However, the fact that the probe is ongoing means the issue remains politically live as Farage prepares to speak on a stage shared with hard-right figures and international conservatives.
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What did earlier reports say?
Earlier reporting in March suggested that Farage would avoid the conference altogether. That report said Reform UK would be “steering well clear” of the CPAC event in July, and also noted that senior Conservatives were expected to stay away.
The later confirmation that Farage will now headline the event amounts to a clear reversal from that earlier position. It also raises questions about why Reform signalled distance from the summit before the party leader chose to appear after all.
Farage had responded cautiously when pressed on whether he would attend, saying only:
“I haven’t said I will or won’t.”
That phrasing now looks like a holding line before a full commitment to the stage.
Why does this matter politically?
Farage’s appearance matters because it places him at the centre of an event likely to attract scrutiny over tone, ideology and alliances. CPAC Great Britain is not being presented as a neutral policy conference, but as a campaign-style gathering for a particular political movement.
It also matters because Farage is trying to project strength while dealing with vulnerabilities. Reform UK is under pressure from competition on its right and from questions about transparency at the top of the party.
For Liz Truss, the conference is another attempt to position herself within an international conservative network after her turbulent spell in Downing Street. For Farage, it is a chance to share a stage with like-minded figures, reinforce his profile and stay visible in a fast-moving political landscape.
What happens next?
CPAC Great Britain is due to take place from 16 to 18 July 2026 at the O2 in London. The event will likely draw attention not only for its speakers but also for the political symbolism of bringing the CPAC brand to Britain.
Farage’s attendance may also increase pressure on Reform UK to explain its positioning, especially after earlier suggestions that he would keep away. As the standards investigation continues, every public appearance by the party leader is likely to be read through the lens of both political ambition and ongoing scrutiny.
