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Why do parties split?

Parties often splinter when ambitious figures disagree on ideology or tactics. While Rupert Lowe and Nigel Farage share right wing values, friction grows over how extreme their policies should be. When leaders clash on priorities like immigration or strategy, ambitious politicians break away to form new groups hoping to capture disillusioned voters.

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Rupert Lowe urged Nigel Farage to merge right-wing parties on Sunday

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