Reform UK, the party led by Nigel Farage, has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing the Conservative Party in membership numbers for the first time.
According to Reform’s online membership tracker, the party now boasts 133,340 members as of 2pm on Thursday, overtaking the last known Conservative figure of 131,680.
This revelation is a significant blow to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who has been grappling with the fallout from the party’s devastating general election loss. The surge in Reform UK’s membership signals a growing shift in the political landscape, with younger voters flocking to the party.
Reform’s Growing Momentum
Reform UK’s recent growth has been fuelled by its appeal to younger demographics, with a reduced membership fee of £10 for those aged 25 and under. Over the weekend, Nigel Farage announced that 1,000 young people had joined the party within just 48 hours.
In a bold statement to celebrate the milestone, Reform projected its membership figure onto the Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ). Sharing an image of the stunt on social media, the party wrote: “Reform UK have just smashed through the Conservative membership number. Santa paid a late visit to CCHQ last night to wish @KemiBadenoch a Merry Christmas.”
Political Shifts Across the Spectrum
While Reform UK’s numbers soar, Labour Party membership has fallen to its lowest point in a decade. Official accounts reveal that Labour now has 370,450 members—down from the 532,000 recorded under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership in 2019.
The Conservative Party, on the other hand, has not regularly disclosed its membership figures. The last official count, released during the leadership election in November, confirmed 131,680 members.
Leadership Reactions
Reform’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, believes the membership surge will translate into increased poll support. Speaking to The Telegraph, Tice said:
“Everybody who wrote us off, we’re just warming up. By this time next year, we’ll not only have more members than the Tories, but we’ll also be the biggest party in polling terms.”
He continued:
“The frustration with the state of the country, the economy, and the pain of socialism is palpable. People are realising that Britain needs Reform. The Tories look stale and turgid. This is an existential crisis for them—nobody wants them anymore.”
Reform chairman Zia Yusuf echoed this sentiment, declaring:
“History has been made today, as the centuries-long stranglehold on the centre-right of British politics by the Tories has finally been broken. Nigel Farage will be the next Prime Minister, and will return Britain to greatness.”
What’s Next for Reform UK?
As the party celebrates this landmark achievement, the focus will shift to maintaining momentum in the polls and presenting itself as a viable alternative for frustrated voters. With bold promises of economic growth and political reform, Reform UK positions itself as a force to be reckoned with in the rapidly changing political landscape.
The battle for the future of the centre-right in British politics is heating up, and Reform UK appears determined to claim the crown. Or perhaps the right will find the wisdom to unite before the next general election.
Conservative Post Editor Claire Bullivant says: “Now is the time to take the fight to Labour, not to each other. A united right could set Britain on a path to victory, not just for one term, but for generations to come. Reform brings courage, boldness, and fresh enthusiasm; the Conservatives contribute the organisational prowess and institutional muscle memory honed over centuries.
“Together, they would be an unstoppable force—a coalition capable of pulling Britain back from the brink in 2029, reigniting our economy, restoring our sovereignty, and securing a future of prosperity and pride. The stakes have never been higher. The time will soon come to unite.”
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Claire Bullivant’s comment is as unedifying as it is bland.
Unite around what? Which policies? Who would trust the Tories to do anything they say, ever again? They had 14 years and they did nothing about immigration, continued the net zero madness, allowed wokery to interfere in our freedoms etc etc.
Aligning with the Tories would poison Reform’s chance of success. The CP had its day, they need to step aside now. The One Nation lot can go join the Lib Dems, they will defenestrate any right-ish leader once they get re-elected and stop any right-ish policies being enacted in parliament. People now realise this – it’s too late for the CP, go now and do it quickly.
This site should be supporting small-c conservatism, not a particular political party. Actually, that’s what I thought it was when I started reading.