In many respects the views of Tory voters are key to the success of Reform UK because they are its natural bedfellows.
In fact, much of what Reform UK says and does borrows heavily from a form of conservative politics it sees as lacking in mainstream conservatism in the UK.
According to data compiled by YouGov, it appears Tory voters are divided on where things stand for Reform UK but are more hopeful for its future.
In brief, more Conservative voters have an unfavourable view of Reform UK than favourable, but the margin is slight. A difference of 6% separates them between polar opposites.
Alternatively on the question of influence so far in UK politics, 5% separates those Conservative voters who say they have not much or none and those that say a lot or a little.
In terms of next steps, more conservative voters want Reform UK to have influence in future than don’t. The margin between is 11%, and a further 19% sit on the fence.
It’s not a bad outcome for a relatively new party that’s only just made headwind in Parliament with its first big electoral win.
The case is growing in the longterm.
