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Voter Discontent Grows Over Reform UK's Fossil Fuel Ties

7/16/2025

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Research from Persuasion UK uncovers that voters are turned off by Reform UK's connections to fossil fuels and Nigel Farage's links to Donald Trump. This revelation about the party's funding has caused a notable decline in support. While Reform leads in polls, Labour is gaining ground by attacking its climate policies and perceived extremism.

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Research from Persuasion UK uncovers that voters are turned off by Reform UK's connections to fossil fuels and Nigel Farage's links to Donald Trump. This revelation about the party's funding has caused a notable decline in support. While Reform leads in polls, Labour is gaining ground by attacking its climate policies and perceived extremism.