Nigel Farage has announced that he will lead the Reform UK party in the upcoming elections and contest the Clacton constituency. The Daily Mail highlights that after the announcement, a YouGov poll of 50,000 people was published an hour later, suggesting that the Tories could be reduced to 140 seats based on their research. This news is a significant blow to Rishi Sunak’s slim electoral hopes. The Times describes it as a similar angle on the front page, and it is a considerable setback for the Conservatives.
The Guardian’s coverage of Farage’s return and the YouGov poll reads, “Tory alarm as Farage takes control of Reform UK”. Another science story features in the paper reporting the first patient in England given an artificial cornea. Cecil Farley, 91, from Chobham in Surrey, praised the technique for allowing him to see his wife. Tory election plans are blown apart by Farage, as reported by the i paper. The Mirror’s headline is ‘Meltdown,’ and the forecast for the Conservative Party is bleak. Indications from the YouGov poll suggest ministers Grant Shapps and Jeremy Hunt could lose their seats.
The Daily Telegraph goes with the headline “I’m back to lead the revolt”. The paper also reports on a Sunak pledge to reduce the number of foreign workers and dependents coming to the UK by imposing an annual cap on immigration visas. The Daily Express’s interview with the prime minister reacts to Farage’s announcement by saying that a vote for anyone who is not a Conservative just makes it more likely for Keir Starmer to end up in No10. The Financial Times features a large image of Mexico’s first female president-elect, Claudia Sheinbaum, and reports the pro-worker candidate could mean “uncertainty for business.”
The Metro focuses on the results of the YouGov poll, going with the headline “Tories face a record rout” and highlighting government ministers who could lose their seats. The Daily Star reports on Rob Burrow for the second day in a row, featuring the inspirational message of his final voice note. The Sun goes with the headline, “The Special Mum,” a story about Jude Bellingham’s mother Denise meeting Jose Mourinho, known as “the Special One.”
As we can see in the different newspapers, Farage’s announcement will significantly impact the Conservatives’ electoral prospects, according to the YouGov poll. Meanwhile, science stories and stories from other fields also feature prominently in the papers. The prime minister warns against voting for anyone other than the Tories, while other papers focus on potential ministerial losses or business uncertainty regarding Mexico’s newly elected president
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