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UK Politics Shift: Reform UK Gains Working-Class Support

6/22/2025

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Ipsos analyst Gideon Skinner reveals a dramatic shift in UK politics since the last election. Reform UK is capturing the attention of working-class voters, while Labour's 2024 supporters are feeling disillusioned. This growing public dissatisfaction echoes the low approval ratings experienced during Gordon Brown's era after the financial crisis, highlighting a turbulent political landscape.

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Ipsos analyst Gideon Skinner reveals a dramatic shift in UK politics since the last election. Reform UK is capturing the attention of working-class voters, while Labour's 2024 supporters are feeling disillusioned. This growing public dissatisfaction echoes the low approval ratings experienced during Gordon Brown's era after the financial crisis, highlighting a turbulent political landscape.