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Reform UK Surpasses Conservatives in Polls as Farage Gains Momentum

Nigel Farage's Reform UK leads in latest polling, challenging both major parties and reshaping Britain's political landscape.

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HOUGHTON LE SPRING, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage MP speaks on stage during the Reform UK County Durham Conference at the Sunderland Live Venue on February 01, 2025 in Houghton le Spring, England. Reform UK is holding a series of rallies across the UK. This week's comes after a Reform fundraiser held earlier this week at Oswald's private member's club in Mayfair, London, where leader Nigel Farage gave a keynote address to donors, who reportedly paid £10,000 to £25,000 per ticket. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Reform UK has topped a YouGov poll for the first time, securing 25% of voter support, ahead of Labour and the Conservatives.
  • The party is drawing financial backing and membership growth, with Farage claiming Reform has overtaken the Conservatives in members and planning a major rally in Birmingham in March.
  • Kemi Badenoch's Conservative leadership faces internal challenges, donor losses, and organizational missteps, contributing to declining support.
  • Reform UK's rise is attributed to its focus on populist issues like immigration and Brexit, resonating with discontented voters outside the traditional political mainstream.
  • Despite its surge, analysts suggest Reform UK's success may be limited by the first-past-the-post system, with its support spread thin across constituencies.