Local Reform Takeover Likely, Shows Poll
A recent YouGov poll suggests that the New Forest and Christchurch would lose its Conservative stronghold if a snap election was called.
According to the poll, nine Hampshire constituencies, including New Forest East and West, would be won by Reform UK if an election was held tomorrow. Christchurch would also be lost to the Conservatives.
- New Forest East
- New Forest West
- Christchurch
- Fareham and Waterlooville
- Basingstoke
- Portsmouth North
- Havant
- Gosport
- Isle of Wight West
- Isle of Wight East
The poll, which surveyed 13,000 voters, projects a Reform UK government would win 311 seats, just 15 short of a majority.
The second YouGov poll since the last election shows a significant shift in voter support.
Author's summary: Reform UK may takeover local strongholds.