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Why election wins by Nigel Farage's Reform UK could herald seismic shift in who governs Britain

Why election wins by Nigel Farage's Reform UK could herald seismic shift in who governs Britain

Commentary: The rise of five-party politics means that gaining an overall Commons majority at general elections will become more difficult for any party

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