Poll Reveals Boris Johnson as Key Hope Against Reform UK Threat

A recent poll has unveiled Boris Johnson as the key figure capable of rejuvenating the Conservative Party’s fortunes against Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer, after by-elections suggest Reform UK could maintain its threat to the Tories into a general election. The poll, released over the weekend by Whitestone Insight—commissioned by stalwart Tory supporter Lady McAlpine—points to Mr. Johnson’s unparalleled popularity among potential Conservative leaders, including versus heavyweights like ministers Lord Cameron and Kemi Badenoch. Twenty eight percent of respondents said they would support Mr. Johnson in a matchup against Labour’s Sir Keir, outperforming Rishi Sunak, who garnered 25 percent support. Among “lost Conservatives” who are uncertain about their next election choice but reluctant to support the Tories, a significant 52 percent favoured Mr. Johnson over Sir Keir, compared to 39 percent who preferred Mr. Sunak....