8 of the maddest things heard at Nigel Farage's Reform UK conference

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Reform UK has just hosted its most extravagant event yet in Birmingham, complete with fireworks, stunts, and plenty of grandstanding.

An estimated 4,000 enthusiastic delegates flocked to the NEC, celebrating the party's success in securing five MPs at the General Election.Ex-Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson caused a stir by tearing up a TV licence reminder during his tirade against the BBC, while speaker after speaker predicted Nigel Farage as the next Prime Minister.

The event also featured TV personality Ant Middleton cautioning about civil unrest and former Southampton FC chairman-turned-MP Rupert Lowe expressing grievances over transphobia.Here's a rundown of some standout moments from the day:Lee Anderson, known for his outspoken views, thrilled the Reform crowd by destroying a TV licence reminder letter.

The ex-deputy chairman of the Tories, who has been a vocal critic of the BBC, incited roars of approval with chants of "rip it up" following his declaration: "Let's be honest friends, we have made mistakes in the past and when we make mistakes we must apologise, and we have been responsible for some awful things, things like the BBC." Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. He continued, revealing that despite previously tearing up a reminder online, he received another one, the Mirror reports."What do you think we should do with this," he asked the audience before proceeding to rip it apart on stage.Deputy leader Mr Tice received a rapturous standing ovation from the crowd as he pledged to "scrap net zero".