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Farage's Reform crashes to third place in polls as Tories regain ground

Major polls released by More In Common and Norstat show Reform UK has slipped to third place nationally, falling behind the Conservatives for the first time in 18 months. Support in Scotland has also hit a one-year low, suggesting the "Farage effect" may be waning amid financial controversies.

The Independent Sep 1, 2026 UK
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01Reform UK’s national support dropped to 22%, trailing the Conservatives (23%) and Labour (26%).
  • 02In Scotland, support fell by four points to 15% following a "chaotic start" to their Holyrood campaign.
  • 03Analysts attribute the dip to "voter fatigue" and persistent scrutiny over the party's donor base.

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