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UK Politics Shifts: Reform UK and Greens Gain Ground

11/5/2025

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Economic insecurity is reshaping UK politics, with polling showing a shift away from the Labour-Conservative duopoly toward Reform UK and The Greens.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is gaining traction in impoverished areas and positioning as the primary working-class voice.
As local elections approach, Reform could win a parliamentary majority, and The Greens aim to solidify gains while both parties capitalize on costs and immigration.

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Story summary

Economic insecurity is reshaping UK politics, with polling showing a shift away from the Labour-Conservative duopoly toward Reform UK and The Greens.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is gaining traction in impoverished areas and positioning as the primary working-class voice.
As local elections approach, Reform could win a parliamentary majority, and The Greens aim to solidify gains while both parties capitalize on costs and immigration.