Farage’s Reform UK beats out long standing Conservative and Labour strongholds

The Reform UK Party, a right-wing political group, experienced a string of electoral victories on Friday, securing parliamentary, mayoral, and local election seats. Nigel Farage, the party leader, declared that these wins indicate that Reform UK is now positioned as the opposition party to the current Labour government. This success comes as a blow to the traditional two-party system in British politics, with both the Labour and Conservative parties facing losses in Thursday’s election.

One significant triumph for Reform UK was in the Runcorn & Helsby constituency, considered a Labour stronghold, where candidate Sarah Pochin secured a parliamentary seat, marking the party’s fifth in Parliament. Farage hailed this victory as evidence that voting for Reform UK leads to true reform, contrasting it with the cyclical nature of Conservative and Labour governance.

The closely contested race in Runcorn & Helsby required a full recount, ultimately resulting in Reform UK winning by a slim margin of just six votes. Despite the narrow gap, Farage emphasized the magnitude of this win for the party.

Currently, the Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, holds the majority with 403 seats in Parliament, followed by the Conservative Party with 121. The Liberal Democrats and Independents also have a significant presence, while other smaller parties, including Reform UK, hold a portion of the remaining seats.

In addition to the parliamentary victory, Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns secured the mayoral position for Greater Lincolnshire, traditionally dominated by the Conservative Party. Deputy leader Richard Tice described these election results as a “political earthquake,” reflecting a shift away from the main two parties in favor of alternative options.

Farage highlighted the rise in support for Reform UK as a sign of waning support for the Conservative Party, of which he was a former member. He noted the historic significance of this shift, signaling the potential decline of a party that has been a fixture in British politics since 1832.

As Reform UK continues to gain traction and challenge the established political order, the landscape of British politics appears to be evolving. The party’s recent electoral successes suggest a growing appetite for change and a desire for alternative voices in governance.

Caitlin McFall is a Reporter at Fox News Digital covering Politics, U.S. and World news.