Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote
Summary
Reform, a political party, won the most votes, seats, and overall control in the recent local council elections in England. Despite winning, they weren't more than 31% of the votes across 23 councils. However, they surpassed the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and Labour. Its success, attributed to the first past the post-election system and their ability to cluster votes, helped win as many as 10 councils.Key Facts
- Reform party won the most votes and seats, and controlled most councils in the recent local council elections in England.
- The party's share was no more than 31% of the votes cast across all 23 councils.
- The voting system and the party's ability to cluster votes put Reform well ahead of the other parties.
- Reform was more successful in areas that voted heavily for Brexit in the 2016 EU referendum.
- In wards where more than 65% voted for Brexit, an average of 45% of the votes went to Reform.
- However, in areas where the majority voted for Remain, only 19% cast their votes for Reform.
- University graduates and those in professional and managerial jobs were least likely to vote for Reform.
- The party won 39% of the vote in heavily working class wards and only 19% in the most middle-class areas.
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