Fresh blow for Farage as Reform falls further behind Labour in new poll

WorldPolitics
26 Aug 2026 • 8:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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Fresh blow for Farage as Reform falls further behind Labour in new poll

  • Reform UK has dropped to 23 per cent in the latest More in Common voting intention poll, its lowest level in over 18 months.
  • The decline leaves the party four points behind prime minister Andy Burnham's Labour Party, which remains steady at 27 per cent.
  • The dip follows weeks of internal party infighting, leading to the suspension of key ally Tim Montgomerie.
  • The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has resumed an investigation into financial declarations made by Nigel Farage.
  • Mr Farage denies any wrongdoing concerning a 5 million pound donation, but could face a second by-election if found to have breached rules.

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