Dominic Twomey, the Labour leader of Barking and Dagenham council, warned that the Labour Party should not be complacent about rising support for Reform UK in London, evidenced by new YouGov polls. This rise is attributed to perceived failures of the establishment in serving working-class individuals. Referring to past political challenges, Twomey highlighted the importance of engaging with constituents to prevent other factions, like Reform UK, from exploiting political voids. Despite acknowledging the progress under Labour's Sir Keir Starmer, Twomey stressed the necessity for the party to take the threat posed by Reform UK seriously.
Mr Twomey emphasized the importance of staying connected with residents, stating, "Do not allow a void to come where you don't talk to your residents, because someone will fill it."
Reform UK's Alex Wilson argued that the rise of his party reflects the establishment's failures, asserting that it is due to "the establishment's continued failure to deliver for working people."
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