Reform UK's performance in the elections has been criticized for falling short of expectations, with just 17% of the vote in Blackpool South. Despite winning only 2 seats, the party has received notable media coverage, sparking comparisons to the Green Party's success with 159 seats. Critics point out the disparity in attention between Reform UK and other parties like the Greens and Workers Party.
Don’t get the fuss about media coverage given to Reform UK. Main reason for it is they got 17% in the Blackpool South by-election. When it comes to the locals, all I’ve heard is reports of their poor showing. Heard far more about Green success and Labour losses to independents.
“Reform” and the “Workers Party of Britain” between them won 6 councillors yesterday. SIX. Out of 2,447. Compared to, for example the Greens - who won 159. Yet guess who we’ll see on @bbcquestiontime and other media most? https://t.co/rVAgdA5jwH
The Green Party, who have so far won 159 seats in these elections, have had less media coverage than Reform UK, who have won 2.
BBC's 'Some of the key moments from today' mentions ReformUK quite prominently despite only winning 2 seats. No mention of Workers Party who got double that and the Green Party was just a footnote despite their best year ever! https://t.co/qvp9Nu2azH via @BBCNews
The amount of coverage given to the Green Party, who have so far won 159 seats in these elections, compared to Reform UK, who have won two, has been quite something
🔷 Polling expert ‘underwhelmed’ by Reform performance in Blackpool South Chris Hopkins said: “Reform UK failed to pip the Conservatives into second place, taking just shy of 17 per cent of the vote. “This is below par given their national opinion polling performance" https://t.co/KUDaGqlyzQ
Has Reform picked up any seats? They've got votes but as far as I can tell they haven't got a bunch of council seats...but the Today programme is still interviewing silly billy Lee Anderson. Get a Green rep on, @BBCr4today, they've more than doubled their council seats already.