Farage winning over Gen Z women
Nigel Farage is winning over Gen Z women, a new poll has found.
Figures show that the Reform UK leader's popularity has surged after the announcement of proposed policies that could benefit young women.
Mr Farage's share of support from women aged 18 to 26 nearly doubled, from 12 per cent to 21 per cent in May.
It followed his pledge to scrap the two-child benefit cap and introduce a tax break for married couples.
Right-wing parties have traditionally struggled to attract young female voters – but the latest poll, shared with Politico by the More in Common think tank, suggested that Reform could buck that trend.
Mr Farage's growing influence has also been credited to a social media presence that boasts more than one million followers and 21 million likes on TikTok.
Some of Reform's newest female recruits are believed to have defected from the Conservatives, like several of the party's highest-profile members.
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