Summary
- Over 4,500 candidates are running in the election, with a record number of independents and candidates from national parties.
- Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is fielding in 609 seats, posing a challenge to the Conservatives.
- The split in the right-leaning vote could be devastating for the Conservatives, with potential voters switching to Reform.
- Recent polling suggests the Conservatives are falling in popularity among voters under 50, signaling potential changes in electoral competition.
