A recent poll has placed Reform UK just four points behind the Conservative Party, with the Tories declining to 19%. The shock poll, reported by The Mail, reveals that Reform UK, backed by Nigel Farage, has surged to 15%, marking a one-point increase over the past week.
The YouGov research conducted for The Times paints a picture of shifting political dynamics, with Labour significantly ahead at 44%. The Conservative Party’s dip in popularity comes amidst growing discontent within its ranks, as murmurs of a potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continue to circulate. Reports suggest that Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt is also actively positioning herself, further adding to the internal turmoil.
Rishi Sunak (Credits: The Independent)
Despite the internal challenges, Sunak highlighted the positive aspects of his economic strategy, pointing to a larger-than-expected drop in inflation as evidence of his government’s practical policies.
However, the lack of a substantial post-budget boost and the recent defection of former Tory Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson to Reform UK has intensified concerns within the Conservative Party.
UK Minister, (Credits: Bloomberg.com)
With politics becoming more uncertain, the Prime Minister asked everyone to stick together during a meeting with the 1922 Committee, a group of his party’s members. He did this because there are important local elections coming in May.
These elections are a big deal because they can give clues about when the big national polls might happen later in the year. So, the Prime Minister emphasizes how important it is for everyone to work together right now.
