Political commentator Emma Webb has said that Nigel Farage's decision will be a "huge blow" for Reform UK after he has confirmed he will not stand as a candidate in the general election.
Speaking on GB News, Webb said: "He's been the most successful politician of a generation without ever having held the office of a member of Parliament.
"I think he's right that there is global significance to the election in the United States. So I don't think it's particularly surprising.
"Of course, it's a huge blow to the Reform Party. It does make it slightly more likely that the Conservative Party will be able to achieve a hung parliament.
"It's good news for Rishi Sunak. But I think it's a perfectly understandable decision from Nigel's point of view."
She later added: "Certainly, I think there are a lot of people who will feel that this was the golden opportunity and that the moment had finally arrived.
"But ultimately, Reform are not going to win the next general election."
