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Kemi Badenoch Surges Past Farage in Approval Ratings

1/24/2026

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Badenoch Surpasses Farage

Kemi Badenoch's approval rating has overtaken Nigel Farage's for the first time in over a year, with net favorabilities of -11 for Badenoch and -13 for Farage.
80% of Tory voters support expelling Robert Jenrick from the party.
Among right-wing voters, Reform UK leads with 35% versus 29% for the Conservatives.
Kemi Badenoch dismissed any alliance with Reform, saying Farage is "doing my spring cleaning" by attracting disaffected members.

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Voters Shift Toward Reform

Conservative voters in Warrington South and Godalming show shifting sentiment toward Reform UK.
Some view Nigel Farage of Reform UK as a 'mini Trump' and a liability due to controversial ties.
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, received approval.
Infighting within the Conservative camp raises concerns.
Voters feel disillusioned with Keir Starmer, Labour Leader, and see Reform as a radical alternative amid rising living costs.

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Badenoch Surpasses Farage

Kemi Badenoch's approval rating has overtaken Nigel Farage's for the first time in over a year, with net favorabilities of -11 for Badenoch and -13 for Farage.
80% of Tory voters support expelling Robert Jenrick from the party.
Among right-wing voters, Reform UK leads with 35% versus 29% for the Conservatives.
Kemi Badenoch dismissed any alliance with Reform, saying Farage is "doing my spring cleaning" by attracting disaffected members.

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