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Politics · 13 December 2025

Reform UK Claims to Overtake Labour as Britain's Largest Political Party

Reform UK Claims to Overtake Labour as Britain's Largest Political Party

Reform UK has announced it now has Britain's largest party membership, with over 268,000 members according to its website tracker, surpassing Labour which has reportedly fallen below 250,000 members. Labour's membership declined from 333,235 in December 2024 down from 370,450 in 2023, continuing a downward trend from its 500,000 peak under Jeremy Corbyn. Reform leader Nigel Farage declared this milestone marks the end of two-party politics. The party has also benefited from significant financial backing, including a record £9 million donation from Christopher Harborne.

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