Reform UK's rise and the challenge of preventing Nigel Farage from forming a government
By
John Simkin
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Summary
The article discusses the rise of Reform UK and Nigel Farage as a significant political force in the UK, overtaking the Conservative Party in membership by late 2024 and topping national polls by early 2025. It examines the political implications, strategies to prevent Farage from forming a government, and the shifting dynamics of UK party politics including Labour's declining membership.
Key quotes
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By July 2025 UK Reform claimed that it had 250,000 members compared with 123,000 in the Conservative Party.
On 3 February 2025 Reform topped a national YouGov poll for the first time.
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