The views of Reform UK voters is now of particular importance due to the election outcome. A resounding result of five MP’s means that it’s able to make a start on its ambitions in Parliament.
The trouble is that the views of its voters need to be made clear, as it doesn’t have a traditional support base to begin with or anything like a supporter database at all either.
However, by the marvels of modern polling companies it’s possible to make a start and take a look at what might be on the minds of those who voted Reform UK for the first time.
According to data by YouGov, a poll taken during 18-19 June shows strong sympathies that exist within (projected) Reform UK voters and a likely indication of what they expect now.
Its platform against uncontrolled immigration is in line with the Conservative Party whose 83% against is matched and bested by 93% for Reform UK.
This is a clear indication of where its voters may want to go next.
It’s also outpolling the Tories on leaving the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) at 78% in support against a total of 55% for the Tories.
It seems as though Reform UK voters are far more radical.
In a far stronger vote of confidence, it says 96% of Reform UK voters want to return migrants across the English Channel. This is similar to 88% for the Tories.
It’s clear conservatives in general want an end to uncontrolled immigration.
In short it looks as though it’s fair to say Reform UK voters are strongly conservatively minded. However, it’s not clear what it means for the Conservative Party as it seeks a new leader.