The Reform Party leader will be speaking in Doncaster tomorrow as his party is expected to take over the Labour-run council in May local elections.

Guy Aston, who is running as a candidate for the Wheatley Hills and Intake ward, said: “It’s a big day in the politics of Doncaster.”

The event comes as a poll undertaken by Electoral Calculus has predicted a huge swing to Reform in the local elections on 1 May.

Earlier this year, Reform announced 55 new councillors who will be standing for wards in Doncaster and, if the polls are correct, they are set to take 32 seats where they currently have zero. 

Gaining control of the council, which has been governed by a Labour majority since 2010, would be a monumental victory for Reform who have had Doncaster in their sights since the last general election. 

Mr Aston said: “The overall strategy is to get a good number of councillors across the country, establishing a base for Reform and focusing on the next general election in 2029.”

Farage is also set to announce the party’s candidate for the city’s mayoral election at the event tomorrow at Doncaster Racecourse.

The current Mayor, Labour’s Ros Jones, kicked off her campaign for what would be her fourth term this weekend.

Doncaster resident, Alan, 76, said he would be attending the Reform event on Tuesday.

A firm supporter of Farage, he said: “I think he should be Prime Minister. He says what he thinks and everything he says is true.”

However, not everyone in Doncaster was happy about Farage’s visit this week.

Darcy, 18, said: “I think a lot of the young people around here have strong opinions about him. I don’t like him. I don’t like anything he stands for. I think he’s ignorant to the way the world is now.”

Reform’s key campaign points include building affordable homes, slashing NHS waiting times and empowering the community.

Mr Aston said: “Our plan in Doncaster is to govern Doncaster for the town and for its people.”

The event is set to start at midday tomorrow.