Nigel Farage just gave Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch another thing to worry about

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is enjoying a massive surge in popularity, with new opinion polls suggesting it could actually beat both Labour and the Conservatives in a general election.

According to the latest poll by Find Out Now, Reform UK is now 13 points ahead of Labour, led by Sir Keir Starmer, and a staggering 12 points ahead of the Tories.

The poll puts Reform UK at 33%, which, if it translated directly into a general election, could mean the party would gain an outright majority in Parliament a stunning achievement for a party once considered an outsider.

It’s worth noting that polls by Find Out Now have previously given Reform UK higher numbers than other polling firms, but even with that in mind, this result is a big deal. It reflects the momentum Farage’s party gained during the May 1 local elections, where Reform did surprisingly well. Some believe this could just be a temporary boost from their local election success, but the numbers suggest it may be more than that—it could be the start of a long-term shift in UK politics.

The dramatic rise of Reform UK is causing alarm within both Labour and Conservative headquarters. Labour, at least, is in power and can try to win back voters by taking action, like toughening immigration rules or taking a stronger stance on crime. Sir Keir Starmer also just struck a trade agreement with the United States, which gives him something positive to highlight.

However, critics point out that this deal isn’t a full trade agreement it’s more of a small exception from tariffs that were put in place under Donald Trump. Some say the deal benefits the UK now but mainly serves America’s larger goal of securing a future agreement with China.

At the same time, some credit Brexit and by extension, Nigel Farage with making the US deal possible in the first place. Without leaving the EU, the UK wouldn’t have had the freedom to negotiate its own trade arrangements.

Farage, however, must remain cautious. Reform UK is now running local councils, which means the party will face real responsibilities and intense public scrutiny. Their performance on the local level will be watched closely, and any failures could hurt their national standing over the next four years. The spotlight will only grow brighter as the party gains more attention.

Meanwhile, the Conservative Party faces a tough road ahead. Kemi Badenoch, their new leader, has a nearly impossible task in turning things around, and patience within the party is wearing thin. There are already whispers of a possible comeback by Boris Johnson, showing just how desperate some Tories are to change direction.

For now, Reform UK continues to rise in the polls, and their future looks promising. But with a general election still years away, anything can happen.

Farage may be gaining support, but if his party stumbles in local government or if Labour successfully changes course, the balance could shift again. The next few years will be crucial in shaping whether this poll surge turns into real political power.