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 for the New Statesman. 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 planning to vote support Farage’s Reform Party, outpacing Labour at 27%, former governing Conservatives (Tories) and the far-left Greens at 12%, and other political figures. Farage himself enjoys a 38% favorable rating among teens, compared to 25% for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, 23% for former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and 16% for Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.
Farage’s ally, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, ranks second among teens at 28%. The Reform leader attributed the trend to a generation rejecting “indoctrination” in schools and universities, stating, “Gen-Z is very different. Very different to Millennials. I see a lot more ambition… rejection of what they’re being indoctrinated with.”
The survey underscores growing support for populist politics among younger voters, potentially reshaping Britain’s political future.
