Why is Reform UK rising?
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Reform UK is rising as the Conservative Party faces historic declines in membership and electoral success, with voters seeking alternatives amid dissatisfaction with the current government's performance.
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UK Conservatives struggle to retain members as Reform UK rises
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- Conservative Party leaders closed their annual conference with calls to revive the party's fortunes. 5s
- Conference turnout was low, reflecting the party's diminished relevance. 32s
- The Conservatives now have 119 MPs, far behind Labour's 401, and control only 16% of local authorities. 1m 9s
- Party membership has dropped from nearly 3 million in the 1950s to 120,000. 1m 30s
- The party faces pressure from Reform UK and other parties, with polling at historic lows. 1m 38s
