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74% Say 'Britain is Broken' Amid Reform UK Surge

10/8/2025

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A JL Partners poll finds 74% view Britain as "broken," including 59% of Labour supporters.
Reform UK leverages the message with the slogan "Britain is broken, Britain needs Reform."
The term signals worries about public services, crime, and housing; views vary by age and region.
Labour rejects the label, while Conservatives face criticism for disavowing past policies, fueling confusion.

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Story summary

A JL Partners poll finds 74% view Britain as "broken," including 59% of Labour supporters.
Reform UK leverages the message with the slogan "Britain is broken, Britain needs Reform."
The term signals worries about public services, crime, and housing; views vary by age and region.
Labour rejects the label, while Conservatives face criticism for disavowing past policies, fueling confusion.