In the United Kingdom, the far-right party Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is gaining traction, becoming the second-largest political force in the country.
According to Reuters, a YouGov poll shows the party trailing the Labour Party by just one percentage point. If elections were held soon, 26% of Britons would vote for Labour, while 25% would support Reform UK. Meanwhile, the Conservative Party would receive only 22% of the votes.
This is the result of the first poll conducted after the elections in July, where Farage's party garnered 14% of the votes. Although the party holds only five seats in the 650-seat parliament, its current performance raises concerns among traditional political forces in Britain. Experts suggest that Reform UK, known for its right-wing populist ideology and active participation in the Brexit campaign, now poses a serious challenge to both Labour and the Conservatives.
At the same time, the Labour Party, which came to power after 14 years of Conservative rule, is facing internal challenges, particularly due to the poorly received tax increases. Only 54% of Britons who supported Labour in the last elections are willing to vote for the party again.
Source: reuters.