Reform One Point Behind Tories After Sunak’s Manifesto Launch, YouGov Poll Reveals

In a major twist in the UK’s ongoing general election campaign, the Reform Party has closed the gap on the Conservative Party, according to a new poll by YouGov. The poll, released shortly after Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak unveiled his party’s manifesto, shows that Reform has surged to within one point of the Tories. The Conservatives currently hold a 33% share of the vote, while Reform is on 32%. The rise of Reform, led by former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, comes as a surprise to many political commentators. The party was only formed in 2019 and has little parliamentary representation. However, Farage’s populist message and strong stance on immigration and Brexit have resonated with a significant number of voters. The party’s manifesto, which pledges to “unleash the potential of Britain” and “put the people back in control,” has also struck a chord. The poll results are a major blow to Sunak, who had hoped to boost his party’s standing with a bold manifesto launch. The document, which set out the Conservatives’ plans for the next parliament, included a number of eye-catching policies, such as tax cuts and increased spending on public services. However, it appears that these policies have not been enough to convince voters to abandon Reform. The party’s momentum is likely to continue in the coming weeks as Farage and his team campaign across the country. The poll also shows that the Labour Party remains in third place with 26% of the vote. The Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party are on 11% and 4%, respectively. The election is set to take place on December 12th. It is expected to be the closest fought contest in many years.General election live: Reform one point behind Tories after Rishi Sunak’s Conservative manifesto launch, YouGov poll finds The Reform party is now just one point behind the Conservatives in the polls, according to a new YouGov survey, after Rishi Sunak launched his party’s manifesto. The poll, which was conducted on Monday and Tuesday, found that the Conservatives are on 34%, the Reform party is on 33%, Labour is on 26%, the Liberal Democrats are on 5%, the Scottish National Party is on 3%, the Greens are on 2%, and Plaid Cymru is on 1%. This is a significant turnaround from the last YouGov poll, which was conducted in early November and found the Conservatives on 40%, Reform on 26%, Labour on 24%, the Liberal Democrats on 6%, the SNP on 4%, the Greens on 3%, and Plaid Cymru on 2%. The poll suggests that Sunak’s manifesto launch has had a positive impact on the Conservatives’ polling numbers. However, it is still too early to say whether this will translate into votes at the general election. The Conservative manifesto promises tax cuts, increased spending on public services, and a focus on law and order. The Reform party manifesto promises to cut taxes, reduce immigration, and give more power to local communities. The general election will be held on December 12th.