Prepare for this general election to be the most toxic ever, thanks to Farage and Reform UK | Simon Jenkins

Immigration is not a top issue, yet both the Tories and Labour are focused on it – and the insurgent party is ready to capitalise

Next year’s general election in Britain could be the most toxic in decades. Two things, Reform UK and immigration, seem certain to plague debate on the political right. The latest polls show the Tories on 21% and Reform up from 2% in 2019 to 10% now. Immigration is not the biggest electoral issue for voters, ranking behind the economy and health, but it is totemic for ...