Nigel Farage’s ambition of entering Downing Street could be thwarted by a surge in tactical voting among left-wing supporters, according to a new poll for The i Paper. The survey by BMG Research found that Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green Party voters are significantly more willing to vote tactically than those backing Reform UK or the Conservatives.
The poll also shows that Reform UK’s support has fallen to its lowest level in a BMG survey for a year, prompting suggestions that “the shine may be coming off” the party. Despite still polling above its rivals, the decline indicates growing challenges for Farage.
In response to the rising threat from Reform, lifelong Labour supporters may vote for other parties to keep Farage out of power. Strategic voting could increase the chances of achieving the overall election result they desire.
