# Badenoch is thriving – but Farage is barely surviving

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/badenoch-is-thriving-but-farage-is-barely-surviving/
- Published: 2026-11-03T13:32:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T14:50:20+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-farage-yougov-poll-badenoch-burnham-b3078181.html
- Topics: Elections, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Reform is third on 21 per cent in the latest YouGov poll.
- Labour leads on 26 per cent, with the Conservatives at 24 per cent.
- The article says doubts about Reform’s policies are hurting its appeal.

## Summary

A YouGov poll puts Reform UK in third place, behind Labour and the Conservatives, as voters appear to be focusing on Kemi Badenoch and Andy Burnham as potential leaders. The article argues that Reform’s declining support reflects doubts about its readiness to govern and its failure to develop a broad, credible programme.

Reform is on 21 per cent, up one point, while the Conservatives have risen two points to 24 per cent and Labour leads on 26 per cent. The article attributes Reform’s difficulties to its emphasis on immigration, weak candidate selection and limited policies on issues such as defence and the economy, as well as tactical voting against the party.

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