Farage's Reform breaks through in UK election with first seat

Reuters ^ | 7/4/24 | Paul Sandle

[DallasBiff]

LONDON (Reuters) - Reform UK, the right-wing populist party led by Nigel Farage, looks set to emerge as a new force in British politics, winning its first seat in an election and squeezing the Conservative vote in the early results declared.

Farage, a driving force behind Britain's decision to leave the European Union, only entered the election race last month, a move that caused shockwaves in a Conservative Party that was already far adrift of centre-left Labour.

[DallasBiff]

Yeah, I know British elections are weird, first past the post and all that, but it is kinda of big news.

[Churchillspirit]

Well at least we know he will be a live spark in the House of Commons.

[shadowlands1960]

8th time’s the charm...

[JSM_Liberty]

“I know British elections are weird, first past the post and all that”

You do know that the US system is also first past the post

[cowboyusa]

That’s nice, meanwhile the UK is headed for a Muslim- Hindu Civil War. Should have listened to Enouch Powell.

[RoseofTexas]

So in other words he’ll be serving in the chamber as a representative right? This is confusing.

[Nextrush]

Late night vote counts and announcements with Reform taking its second seat Nigel Farage winning in Clacton.

[Nextrush]

I have put up some special coverage on my blog.

https://nextrushfree.blogspot.com/2024/07/special-report-british-election.html

[dodger]

“Centre-left Labour” ….snort!

[MrHead]

Reform UK has 3 seats now.

[Yo-Yo]

Why is it always “Right Wing” or “Far Right”, but it’s always “Centre-Left?

[Churchillspirit]

Yes.....he has been duly elected to The House of Commons. 650 seats. Whoever gets most votes in their constituency - regardless of party -earns one of those seats.

The party who gains the most seats wins and their leader becomes Prime Minister.

[Deplorable American1776]

centre-left Labour. ROTFLMAO!!

Centre-Left my arse, Communist Left they mean ..

[FLT-bird]

When has the Beeb or Rooters ever used the term “Far Left”?

That’s what Labour is.

[Deplorable American1776]

See Post 13...

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

My money is on the Sikhs at this point.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Overton Window.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Fabian Socialists.

Who thought lesser people shouldn’t have the right to exist.

[dadfly]

thank you and may God bless you, Nigel and UK Reform. like old times with UKIP/Tea Party but even better. rising again like a political phoenix.

[Mr Radical]

The Reform party came out with just four seats.
Those disaffected with the Tories mostly switched either to the Liberals, Labour, or stayed at home.
Contrast with recent voting in France, the Netherlands, Italy etc;
Britain is truely finished.