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Green Party Gains Support Amid Discontent with Reform UK

4/18/2026

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The Green Party is gaining support from former Reform UK voters, according to Hannah Spencer, an MP.
She says public trust in Reform UK has declined since their strong performance in the 2024 election.
Pollster Lord Hayward confirms voter shifts and notes a by-election Greens win from Reform.
The Greens are seen as a fresh option amid disenchantment with traditional politics, despite immigration policy differences.

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The Green Party is gaining support from former Reform UK voters, according to Hannah Spencer, an MP.
She says public trust in Reform UK has declined since their strong performance in the 2024 election.
Pollster Lord Hayward confirms voter shifts and notes a by-election Greens win from Reform.
The Greens are seen as a fresh option amid disenchantment with traditional politics, despite immigration policy differences.