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How big is Reform UK now?
Reform UK, founded by Nigel Farage, is a right-wing populist party. They won a council seat from Labour, suggesting their support is growing. In the 2019 general election, the party (then the Brexit Party) won 2% of the national vote. Recent polls show their support around 10-15% nationally.
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