Shock poll sees Conservatives leapfrog Reform and push them into third
A new poll puts Reform UK in third place as its support has stayed flat or fallen since 2025, analysts said.
- On September 1, 2026, a More in Common poll placed Reform in third position at 22 per cent, one point behind the Conservatives, marking the party's lowest polling performance in 18 months.
- Farage currently faces a parliamentary investigation regarding a £5 million donation from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne, though the Reform leader has denied wrongdoing, asserting the gift was not political.
- Internal tensions have plagued the party recently, as key ally Tom Montgomerie was suspended for publicly criticizing home affairs spokesperson Zia Yusuf following a turbulent summer.
- If the Commons Standards Committee suspends Farage for at least 10 sitting days, a recall petition will trigger in Clacton, potentially resulting in a further by-election for his seat.
- Under Kemi Badenoch, the Tories have moved into second place, reflecting a broader shift in voter sentiment, while Luke Tryl, director of More in Common, noted these results remain within the margin of error.
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