Reform stands to gain in England’s ‘left behind’ areas

According to a Financial Times analysis, “left behind” areas in England with low social mobility present significant electoral opportunities for Reform UK, particularly in constituencies that heavily supported Brexit. Nigel Farage’s party has gained traction in these regions, where educational performance for disadvantaged students, especially those on free school meals, is starkly lower compared to London. The Sutton Trust’s research highlights the persistent inequality in educational outcomes and opportunities across England, emphasizing the need for government intervention amidst fiscal constraints.