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Reform UK Eyes Pact with Conservatives Ahead of By-Election

2/16/2026

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Zia Yusuf, head of policy for Reform UK, said the party would consider an election pact with the Conservatives to prevent a Left-wing coalition from gaining power.
Reform has seen a surge of former Conservative MPs joining its ranks.
Labour has raised concerns about Reform's impact on public services.
The Gorton and Denton by-election on February 26, 2026 is Reform's next electoral test amid predictions of a major-party support decline.

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Zia Yusuf, head of policy for Reform UK, said the party would consider an election pact with the Conservatives to prevent a Left-wing coalition from gaining power.
Reform has seen a surge of former Conservative MPs joining its ranks.
Labour has raised concerns about Reform's impact on public services.
The Gorton and Denton by-election on February 26, 2026 is Reform's next electoral test amid predictions of a major-party support decline.