Polling guru says Reform has ‘already won’ next week’s elections

• Polling guru Professor Sir John Curtice predicts Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, will gain hundreds of seats in upcoming local elections, impacting both Labour and Conservative support.
• Less than half of voters polled intend to vote for either of the two main parties, a historic low, with Reform UK benefiting from this shift, having “already won”.
• Reform UK's success is attributed to its ability to attract votes from both Conservative and Labour supporters, posing a threat to both parties.
• The Liberal Democrats are also expected to perform well, capitalising on Reform UK's impact on Conservative votes.
• While Labour might see net gains due to Reform UK's influence on Conservative seats, a stronger Reform UK could pose a future challenge to Labour by taking their seats as well.

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Voters deserting Labour and Tories as Reform to claim hundreds of seats at local elections, top pollster says