Opinion poll puts Reform UK ahead of Rishi Sunak's conservative party

NEW DELHI:

Nigel Farage

's

Reform UK

party has surpassed Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak

's Conservative Party in an

opinion poll

, marking a shift ahead of the July 4 general election. The

YouGov poll

, conducted for the Times newspaper, shows Reform UK at 19%, up from 17% previously, while the

Conservatives

remain at 18%. The Labour Party continues to lead with 37%.
The poll surveyed 2,211 people from June 12-13, following Sunak's pledge to cut taxes by 17 billion pounds in the Conservative manifesto.

Farage's return to frontline politics and leadership of Reform UK has contributed to the party's rise in popularity.
Reform UK's poll rating has increased since Nigel Farage, known for his role in the Brexit campaign, announced his return to frontline politics. Farage has taken over the leadership of the party and is running for a parliamentary seat.
In a video posted on X, Farage said, "This is the inflection point. The only wasted vote now is a Conservative vote. We are the challengers to Labour, and we are on our way."

Reform UK supports tougher immigration laws and other populist causes, resonating with a section of voters. Other polls still show the Conservatives ahead of Reform UK, highlighting the competitive political landscape as the election approaches.
Despite the surge, Reform UK, a small right-wing party founded in 2018 as the Brexit Party, is not expected to win many parliamentary seats due to its evenly distributed support across the country. Sunak has faced criticism for his early exit from D-Day memorial events, impacting his campaign.