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Reform UK’s Nigel Farage anticipates Donald Trump’s presidential victory and subsequent White House term will create a ripple effect across English-speaking nations, setting a precedent for populist movements worldwide.

Speaking on Winston Marshal’s podcast, Farage drew parallels between Brexit’s influence on Trump’s 2016 victory and how Trump’s decisive win over Kamala Harris will energize similar movements globally.

“I think what Trump has done and what he’ll show over the next four years will be a remarkable example to the rest of the English-speaking world,” Mr Farage said.

“I believe last week was a pivot point in all of this, so I’m actually pretty bullish… I felt it before, but Trump’s victory puts it on steroids,” the Reform UK boss added.

Farage, who recently re-entered British politics aiming to challenge the Westminster establishment, sees potential for significant political transformation in Britain. While Trump succeeded by reshaping the Republican Party, Farage established Reform UK to challenge both Labour and Conservative establishments.

“I think the of distrust in both parties, the level of distrust in the type of individuals in those parties, is at the most remarkable level now,” Farage said.

Following Trump’s strategy, Farage aims to unite working-class voters from both major parties, reminiscent of his successful Brexit campaign. Despite facing challenges in a surprise election called by former PM Rishi Sunak, Reform UK secured 4.1 million votes, achieving third-party status ahead of the Lib Dems and Greens.

The first-past-the-post system limited Reform’s parliamentary representation to five seats despite capturing 14% of votes, compared to the Conservatives’ 121 seats from 23.7%. Looking ahead to 2029, Reform UK plans to build on its strong second-place positions in 98 constituencies.