Britain's Failing State: A Winning Streak for Farage
Populist challengers Reform say "serious surgery on the system" is required to address the country's issues.
Nigel Farage is gaining momentum, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer struggles to show voters he is in command. Despite his center-left Labour Party's promise of change, Starmer's government has been hit by a series of unforced errors, particularly on migration.
Small boats carrying asylum-seekers continue to cross the English Channel, with this year's numbers already surpassing the 2024 total. A notable incident involved a migrant who was removed to France under the government's "one in, one out" scheme, only to return to the UK by small boat less than a month later.
Reform UK's approach emphasizes the need for "serious surgery on the system" to address the country's problems.
As Farage and Reform UK eclipse Starmer in the polls, the British prime minister faces increasing pressure to turn things around.
Author's summary: Britain's failing state is giving Farage an edge.