Explained in plain English
Who are Reform UK?
Reform UK is a political party that often campaigns on issues like reducing immigration and cutting taxes. In this byelection, their candidate Sian Astley is polling behind Labour. They aim to challenge the established parties and offer an alternative perspective in British politics.
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