Reform UK’s chairman, Zia Yusuf, has predicted a staggering victory for his party, claiming they will secure between 350 and 400 seats in the next general election.
If accurate, this would put Reform just shy of Labour’s 412-seat majority in July and mark a massive leap from the five MPs they currently hold.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Political Thinking podcast, Yusuf attributed Reform’s rise to shifting public sentiment and dissatisfaction with the main parties.
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His remarks come after a recent YouGov poll placed Reform ahead with 25% of voter support, surpassing Labour at 24% and the Conservatives at 21%. Another poll by Find Out Now showed Reform leading with 29%, giving them a four-point advantage over Labour.
Rising Poll Numbers Shake Up Political Landscape
Reform’s growing popularity is a significant boost for party leader Nigel Farage, who has positioned Reform as the “official opposition” to the government. The numbers also spell trouble for both Labour and the Conservatives ahead of the upcoming local elections in May.
Find Out Now voting intention:
🟦 Reform UK: 29% (+2)
🔴 Labour: 25% (+2)
🔵 Conservatives: 18% (-3)
🟠 Lib Dems: 13% (+2)
🟢 Greens: 10% (-)Changes from 27th January
[Find Out Now, 5th February, N=2,487] pic.twitter.com/he05V9LJa2— Find Out Now (@FindoutnowUK) February 6, 2025
Yusuf was particularly critical of the Conservatives, singling out Boris Johnson as “one of the most damaging prime ministers in this country’s history.” He accused Johnson of betraying Brexit voters by allowing a rise in net migration and likened his public spending policies to those of the Soviet Union.
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Yusuf also addressed concerns over reports that billionaire Elon Musk, who has aligned himself with Donald Trump, might donate up to $100 million to Reform UK. While he didn’t confirm any contributions, he left the door open, saying, “If it was within the rules and helped us win, then why not?”
With Reform’s momentum surging, all eyes are now on how the party will translate polling success into actual electoral victories.
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