Nigel Farage’s popularity is plummeting. In Clacton, voters say they are losing faith

After sweeping the local elections and topping opinion polls, many believed Reform was on course for government. But has the momentum already begun to fade?

Nigel Farage’s popularity is at its lowest point since the 2024 election, and next week he faces a by-election of his own making. Nicole Wootton-Cane speaks to voters in Clacton about why they are losing faith in the Reform UK leader