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'If we copy Reform we look weird' - Why Farage has the Tories in a fix


Published on 2025-01-12 08:40:47 - MSN
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The article discusses the current political dilemma faced by the Conservative Party (Tories) in the UK, particularly in relation to the rise of Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage. The Tories are grappling with how to respond to Reform UK's growing influence, especially as it threatens to split the right-wing vote. The piece highlights the internal debate within the Conservative Party about whether to adopt some of Reform UK's policies or rhetoric to win back voters, or to maintain their current course. This dilemma is complicated by the fact that copying Reform UK's more extreme or populist positions could alienize moderate voters, making the Conservatives appear "weird" or out of touch. The article also touches on the broader political landscape, including the impact of Brexit, the leadership of Rishi Sunak, and the upcoming general election, where the fear is that a vote split could inadvertently help Labour. The situation is described as a "fix" because any move the Tories make could either lose them votes to Reform UK or fail to recapture the support of those already leaning towards Reform.

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