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Study Links Health and Voting Trends; Experts Clash

10/15/2025

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Imperial College London reports that voters in poorer health are more inclined to support Reform UK, a finding labeled by some as a dog whistle to the Left.
Broadcaster Paul Cox dismisses the research, claiming the majority will vote for Reform and that the health-voting link is misleading.
Broadcaster Suzy Stride argues the study demeans voters and that health does not define voting choices amid Labour's declining popularity.

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Imperial College London reports that voters in poorer health are more inclined to support Reform UK, a finding labeled by some as a dog whistle to the Left.
Broadcaster Paul Cox dismisses the research, claiming the majority will vote for Reform and that the health-voting link is misleading.
Broadcaster Suzy Stride argues the study demeans voters and that health does not define voting choices amid Labour's declining popularity.