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'New era' for UK politics as Reform narrow Labour's lead, poll shows


Published on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 8:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has struggled since being elected six months ago, paving the way for the right-wing Reform UK party's rise. View on euronews

The article discusses a significant shift in UK politics as indicated by a recent YouGov poll. The poll shows that Reform UK, a right-wing populist party, has narrowed the gap with the Labour Party, with Labour's lead dropping to just 12 points. This change comes after Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, gained traction following his appearance on a televised debate. The poll suggests that if an election were held, Labour would secure 37% of the vote, while Reform UK would get 25%, surpassing the Conservative Party, which would receive 19%. This development has sparked discussions about the potential for a hung parliament, where no single party achieves an outright majority, highlighting a volatile political landscape in the UK.

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