The UK’s anti-immigration Reform party has now surpassed the Conservative Party in membership for the first time. Party leader and prominent Brexit figure Nigel Farage celebrated this achievement as a “historic moment.” The Reform party’s membership has recently exceeded the 131,680 members reported by the Conservatives during their leadership election earlier this year.
Farage shared his excitement, saying, “The youngest political party in British politics has just overtaken the oldest political party in the world. Reform UK are now the real opposition.” This change signifies a notable shift in the political landscape, as the Reform party gains momentum by dividing the right-wing vote and appealing to former Conservative supporters.
In the July general election, the Conservatives were removed from power after 14 years, with immigration emerging as a key issue for voters. The Labour Party achieved a significant victory, although Prime Minister Keir Starmer has encountered difficulties in his initial five months in office.
This situation underscores the changing dynamics of British politics, as the Reform party continues to expand and challenge the long-standing influence of the Labour and Conservative parties.
