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Reform UK Slides to Mid-20s, Poised to Overtake Conservatives

4/23/2026

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Reform UK Slumps

Analysts say Reform UK’s support fell from 31 % to the mid-20s because of Nigel Farage’s ties to President Donald Trump.
Reform UK is expected to gain council seats in 7 May 2026 elections in England, Wales and Scotland, with polls averaging 24-27 %.
Insiders say the election could tip Reform past Conservatives as the main right-wing force.
YouGov shows Restore Britain at 3 % and Conservatives around 17 % with no post-PMQs bounce.

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Reed warns Greens

Labour housing secretary Steve Reed warned the Green Party accepted former Labour members accused of antisemitism without proper vetting.
YouGov poll for Sky News projects the Greens will win four London boroughs, outpacing Reform UK's three expected victories.
Reed criticised Nigel Farage for missing ten meetings of £20 million Pride in Place in Clacton.
Green Party cited YouGov data that its voters are among least antisemitic, reaffirming anti-racist stance.

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Historical Context

The 2016 Brexit referendum marked a pivotal moment in UK politics, with 51.9% voting to leave the EU. This decision stemmed from longstanding Euroscepticism, which gained momentum through parties like UKIP. As Reform UK, initially supported by 31% of voters, faces declining popularity amid controversies involving Nigel Farage, the Green Party's rise signals potential shifts in the UK's political landscape.

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Reform UK Slumps

Analysts say Reform UK’s support fell from 31 % to the mid-20s because of Nigel Farage’s ties to President Donald Trump.
Reform UK is expected to gain council seats in 7 May 2026 elections in England, Wales and Scotland, with polls averaging 24-27 %.
Insiders say the election could tip Reform past Conservatives as the main right-wing force.
YouGov shows Restore Britain at 3 % and Conservatives around 17 % with no post-PMQs bounce.

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