Support for Reform falls to 18-month low amid Nigel Farage donations probe

Politics
1 Sep 2026 • 11:21 PM MYT
The Independent
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Support for Reform falls to 18-month low amid Nigel Farage donations probe

  • Reform UK has fallen to third place in the latest More in Common opinion poll on 22 per cent, marking its lowest standing in 18 months.
  • Labour took first place in the voting intention poll, with 26 per cent, while the Conservatives came second with 23 per cent.
  • It comes after Reform leader Nigel Farage returned to Parliament following his August by-election win in Clacton.
  • Mr Farage is facing a parliamentary investigation over a £5 million donation from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne, which could potentially trigger a recall petition.
  • Internal tensions within Reform UK have deepened following the suspension of key ally Tom Montgomerie for publicly criticising spokesperson Zia Yusuf, and Mr Farage’s personal approval rating has fallen four points to -27.

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