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Reform UK Surpasses Labour, Signals End of Two-Party Politics

12/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Reform UK claims it has overtaken Labour as Britain's largest political party, with more than 268,000 members.
Nigel Farage, Reform UK, declared this milestone and said it signals the end of two-party politics.
Labour's membership reportedly fell below 250,000, down from over 500,000 when Jeremy Corbyn led the party.
The Green Party's membership rose from 70,000 to over 180,000.
The Conservative Party's membership dropped to around 123,000.

History

Historical Context

The Brexit Party, co-founded by Nigel Farage in 2018, surged to prominence in the 2019 European Parliament elections, securing 31.6% of the vote and highlighting the decline of traditional parties like Labour, whose membership fell from over 500,000 to below 250,000. Reform UK's recent claim of 268,000 members indicates a significant shift in British politics, potentially leading to a fragmented landscape.

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Story summary

Reform UK claims it has overtaken Labour as Britain's largest political party, with more than 268,000 members.
Nigel Farage, Reform UK, declared this milestone and said it signals the end of two-party politics.
Labour's membership reportedly fell below 250,000, down from over 500,000 when Jeremy Corbyn led the party.
The Green Party's membership rose from 70,000 to over 180,000.
The Conservative Party's membership dropped to around 123,000.

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