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Reform UK's Surge Reshapes Political Landscape in the UK and Scotland

Rising support for Nigel Farage's party threatens traditional party dominance, forcing major parties to confront unprecedented coalition scenarios.

  • Reform UK is gaining significant traction in Scotland, polling between 10-12% and potentially winning 12-13 seats in the 2026 Holyrood election, according to experts.
  • The rise of Reform UK could disrupt the traditional five-party system in Scotland, potentially forcing an unlikely coalition between the SNP and Scottish Labour.
  • Polling analysis suggests Reform UK is also poised to make substantial gains in Westminster, potentially winning 72 seats and becoming the third-largest party in Parliament.
  • Labour faces challenges as key figures like Angela Rayner, Yvette Cooper, and Ed Miliband are projected to lose seats to Reform UK in hypothetical future elections.
  • Experts warn that Reform UK's rise could usher in a new era of coalition politics, as traditional parties struggle to form majorities at both Holyrood and Westminster.
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