Reform UK Surges Ahead of Conservatives in Latest Poll, Dampening Sunak’s Hopes Reform UK, a Eurosceptic and anti-immigration party, has overtaken the Conservative Party in a new poll, dealing a major blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The poll, conducted by Savanta ComRes, found that Reform UK had secured 19% of the vote, while the Conservatives had slipped to 17%. Labour remained the largest party with 35% of the vote. The findings have sent shockwaves through Westminster, where the Conservatives have been struggling in the polls for months. Sunak has faced criticism for his handling of the economy and the cost-of-living crisis, which has eroded the party’s support. The rise of Reform UK has been attributed to its focus on “common sense” policies, such as reducing immigration and leaving the European Union. The party has also tapped into the widespread dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the pandemic and its failure to deliver on its promises. If the poll results are reflected in the next general election, Reform UK could emerge as a significant force in British politics. It could potentially split the Conservative vote and open the way for Labour to form a government. Sunak has acknowledged the challenges facing the Conservatives and has vowed to “listen to the concerns of the British people.” However, it remains to be seen whether he can reverse the party’s fortunes and regain the trust of voters. The latest poll is a sobering reminder of the political challenges facing the government. With less than two years to go until the next general election, Sunak must now find a way to reconnect with voters and rebuild the Conservative Party’s credibility.Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has declared his party as “the opposition to the Labor Party” following a poll conducted by YouGov for The Times. The poll indicated a significant change in the political landscape, with Reform UK overtaking the Conservatives for the first time, standing at 19% compared to the Conservatives’ 18%.Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has declared his party as “the opposition to the Labor Party” following a poll conducted by YouGov for The Times. The poll indicated a significant change in the political landscape, with Reform UK overtaking the Conservatives for the first time, standing at 19% compared to the Conservatives’ 18%. Farage wasted no time in utilizing the poll results to his advantage, stating in his opening statement during a televised debate, “Just before it went on air, we overtook the Conservatives in the national opinion polls. Now we are the opposition to Labour.” The poll results emerged shortly before a highly anticipated debate on ITV between senior figures from the seven main parties. Farage’s declaration serves as a clear indication of Reform UK’s strategy to challenge the Conservative Party’s traditional position as the main opposition to Labour. The poll results also reflect a general shift in the political landscape, with Labour maintaining its lead at 37%, followed by Reform UK, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party, the SNP, and Cymru Plaid. According to political analyst Will Jennings, the YouGov poll represents “a moment of great danger for the Conservatives.” He noted that while Reform UK may not secure many seats due to the geographical distribution of their support, they could potentially cost the Conservatives victories in closely contested constituencies. Reform UK’s spokesperson emphasized that the party remains the only viable opposition to Labour, urging voters to consider their options carefully. Farage has previously ruled out any potential agreement with the Conservatives, distancing his party from any association with the incumbent government. The poll results further underscore the challenges facing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has faced criticism for his recent political mishaps, including his absence from a D-Day commemoration event. Despite repeated apologies, Sunak continues to face backlash from various quarters. The Conservative Party’s manifesto, which included promises of tax cuts and increased police presence, has failed to significantly improve the party’s standing in the polls. The gap between Labour and the Conservatives remains significant, leaving the outcome of the upcoming election uncertain.Reform UK has taken a significant lead over the Conservative Party in a new poll, dealing a fresh blow to Rishi Sunak’s leadership. The poll, conducted by Savanta ComRes, found that Reform UK is now on 18%, up 4 points since the last poll in May. The Conservatives have dropped 3 points to 15%. The poll is the latest in a series of setbacks for Sunak, who has faced criticism over his handling of the cost-of-living crisis and his decision to raise taxes. The results of the poll will come as a boost to Reform UK, which is led by former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage. Farage has been a vocal critic of Sunak’s government, and has called for a “change of direction” in Conservative Party policy. The poll is a blow to Sunak, who is under increasing pressure to improve his standing with the public. The Conservatives are now trailing Labour in the polls by 10 points, and Sunak’s approval ratings have fallen to their lowest level since he became Prime Minister. The results of the poll will likely add to speculation about Sunak’s future as leader of the Conservative Party. Some Conservative MPs have already called for him to resign, and the poll results will only increase the pressure on him to step down.