Asking Tories if they're scared of Reform UK

Outside the 2025 Conservative Party Conference, party members give their honest reactions to Reform UK’s rapid rise in the polls — and whether Nigel Farage now poses the biggest threat in the party’s long history. With recent polling showing Reform UK overtaking the Conservatives, many grassroots Tories are confronting uncomfortable questions about the state of their party and the future of the right in Britain.

In this vox pop, Conservative members, councillors, and activists share their views on Reform’s growing appeal and the reasons why so many voters are abandoning the Tories. Some argue that the government has failed to deliver on promises around immigration, Brexit, and free speech, while others insist that only the Conservative Party can offer credible leadership. Many see Farage as a dangerous disruptor capable of fracturing the right-wing vote, while others believe his message reflects the frustration of ordinary people who feel ignored by Westminster.

The discussion turns to Kemi Badenoch’s leadership and the challenge she faces in reconnecting with disillusioned voters, as well as whether the next election could spell the end of Conservative dominance. With Reform UK gaining ground across key battleground constituencies, the Tories face one of the most serious electoral threats in their long history.

This video captures the real mood among Conservatives on the ground, from loyalists defending Badenoch’s leadership to critics warning that time is running out. As Britain edges closer to the 2025 general election, the question remains: can the Conservatives recover under Kemi Badenoch, or has Nigel Farage permanently reshaped the political right?

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