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Can Reform UK actually win?
While Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, holds 21% in this poll, winning a general election is a huge challenge for any third party in the UK's 'first past the post' system. Their support can, however, pressure larger parties to adopt similar policies or split votes, impacting overall results.
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