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Reform UK Leads Polls as Farage Eyes Expansion into Wales and London

Nigel Farage's party secures 32% national support, surpassing Labour and Conservatives, while strategizing for broader influence and addressing governance challenges.

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Overview

  • Reform UK tops the latest national polls with 32% support, outpacing Labour at 22% and the Conservatives at 19%, marking a significant political shift.
  • The party converted its popularity into electoral success, gaining control of 10 councils, two mayoralties, and winning a parliamentary by-election.
  • Nigel Farage announced Wales as a priority for Reform UK ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, with plans to campaign until a candidate is selected.
  • A new London poll places Reform UK as the second most popular party in the capital at 19%, overtaking the Conservatives and signaling further regional gains.
  • While voter support grows, analysts question the feasibility of Reform UK's policy platform, highlighting scrutiny over its economic and governance proposals.