Reform UK wins 14.3% vote in July elections, warns Tory risk

In the United Kingdom, Lord David Frost has expressed concerns about the Conservative Party's future, suggesting it could 'easily disappear' as voters gravitate towards Nigel Farage's Reform UK. This shift is attributed to a breakdown of traditional loyalty among Tory voters, who feel disillusioned due to unmet promises regarding immigration and tax reductions. In the recent July elections, the Conservatives secured only 121 seats with less than 25% of the vote, while Reform UK, in its first parliamentary elections, garnered 14.3% of the vote and elected five MPs. Frost highlighted that many former Conservative supporters are now aligning with Reform UK, indicating a significant ideological shift. He warned that if the right remains divided, the Conservatives will struggle to win future elections. Farage aims to transform Reform UK into a major political force, positioning it as a viable alternative for disenchanted voters. Frost emphasized the need for the Conservative Party to regain the trust of these voters to avoid further decline and to re-establish itself as a strong political entity in the UK.