Nigel Farage more popular than Sir Keir Starmer as Reform Surges Ahead in Polls

Nigel Farage Leapfrogs Prime Minister in YouGov's Favourability Tracker

Nigel Farage is now more popular with voters than Sir Keir Starmer, as Reform surged ahead of Labour in the polls. The populist party leader leapfrogged the Prime Minister in YouGov's favourability tracker for the first time today.

Reform Leads Labour and Tories in Latest Poll

Reform has opened up a lead on Labour and the Tories in the polls, causing nerves in Downing Street as the right-wing insurgents continue to make strides ahead of May's local elections. According to the poll, 27 per cent of Brits would vote for Reform if an election were held tomorrow, ahead of Labour with 25 per cent and the Tories with 21 per cent.

Marmite Figure: Farage's Popularity Surpasses Starmer's

Despite being a divisive figure, Mr Farage boasts a net favourability rating of -30, with 60 per cent of people disliking him compared to 30 per cent who like him. This rating surpasses Sir Keir's -40 score, with 66 per cent of respondents having an unfavourable view compared to 26 per cent favourable.

Leaders in Negative Territory

In British political polling, every single party leader was found to be in negative territory. Despite this, Farage's slight uptick in February coincided with his increased attacks on the government over mass migration and the controversial Chagos deal. The Reform boss aims to use May's local elections to further his goal of becoming prime minister by converting votes into seats in Parliament.