UK voters may use tactical voting to block Reform UK

A survey by More in Common indicates that 32 per cent of the British electorate may vote tactically in the next general election, driven largely by concerns regarding Reform UK. Luke Tryl, director of More in Common, noted that many voters are “terrified” of a Reform government, fueling a trend of tactical consolidation.

The data shows that supporters of progressive parties are the most likely to vote tactically to block Reform UK. Specifically, 51 per cent of Labour supporters, 54 per cent of Liberal Democrat supporters, and 51 per cent of Green Party supporters expressed a willingness to vote tactically. Notably, 53 per cent of Lib Dem supporters and 49 per cent of Labour supporters would consider voting Conservative to prevent a Reform victory.

In contrast, Conservative and Reform voters are significantly less likely to engage in tactical voting, at 35 per cent and 30 per cent respectively. The survey follows recent scrutiny regarding Reform UK, including investigations into Nigel Farage and major donations from cryptocurrency billionaires.