Nigel Farage's Reform UK party experiences unexpected growth.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party experiences unexpected growth.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party experiences unexpected growth.
  • The success of the right-wing Reform UK party, led by Brexiteer Nigel Farage, has surpassed expectations of pollsters and the political establishment.
  • Despite not winning any seats in the 2019 general election, exit polls suggest that Nigel Farage's populist party will gain 13 seats in the U.K.'s parliament.
  • In a video titled "The revolt against the establishment is underway," Farage stated that the gains his party has made so far are "almost unbelievable."

The Reform UK party has made significant gains in the British election, with predictions indicating that they will win multiple parliamentary seats and have shown strength in early results.

Despite not winning any seats in the 2019 general election, exit polls suggest that Nigel Farage's populist party will secure 13 seats in the U.K.'s parliament.

As of 1 a.m. London time, six constituencies had been declared, with Reform in second place with 23.8% of the vote.

In a video titled "The revolt against the establishment is underway," Farage stated that the gains his party has made so far are "almost unbelievable."

"Our political parties are in denial, just like mainstream media. We're going to win many seats, with a vote of 6 million plus."

The Brexit Party, founded by Nigel Farage and focused on a "no-deal Brexit," gave birth to Reform UK, which has a strict stance on immigration. After the completion of the Brexit process, the Brexit Party shifted its focus to opposing Covid lockdowns.

In March 2021, Farage, who had been a member of the European Union parliament but had consistently failed to secure a seat in the U.K. legislature, resigned as party leader. Previously, he had stated that he would not run for MP in 2024 to focus on supporting Trump's U.S. presidential campaign. However, in June, he reversed his decision and announced that he would both stand for election and resume his role as leader of Reform UK.

Many experts contended that the comeback of the prominent individual would benefit the party, potentially harming the Conservatives.

The co-deputy leader of Reform UK, David Bull, informed the BBC that pollsters had misjudged the party's support, as they had with the number of individuals who would vote for Brexit.

"Bull stated, "What we're seeing is the shy Reformers emerging in large numbers. We witnessed this with Brexit, where the shy Brexiteers came out in force, catching pollsters off guard. If this is true and we win 13 seats, it will be an extraordinary achievement.""

A "reserved" voter is someone who does not disclose their final voting intentions in surveys.

In this election, after seven unsuccessful attempts, Farage is predicted to secure a parliamentary seat based on exit polls.

by Katrina Bishop

Politics