Yes. I think, for now at least, they have genuine supporters and could continue to benefit from the protest votes come an election.Michael5482 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 2:54 pmI think Reform are beyond a protest vote now they are big player no question about it.
Local councils in England are next up in May, so hopefully some market movements in the runup to that.
One thing to mind is that the Conservatives had to deal with 3 black swan(ish) events: Brexit, Covid & a war in Europe. As well as inheriting power during a financial crisis. It's unlikely labour will have to deal with so much uncertainty so there is still a chance for them to better everyone's very low expectations!
Reform have just expelled a regional organiser in Scotland (he was the son of a UVF commander & his uncle had murdered a 15yo, because he was a Celtic supporter). Wouldn't be surprised to see more of this (chucking out the party that is)...