Reform UK Achieves Record Support in Scotland, Challenging SNP's Leadership
New polling shows Reform UK's rise in Scotland, projecting 14 seats in 2026, while the SNP remains the largest party with 55 seats.
- Reform UK has reached its highest polling numbers in Scotland, with projections estimating 14 seats in the 2026 Holyrood election.
- The SNP remains the largest party in Scotland with 55 seats, though its support has declined from 2021 levels.
- Reform UK is gaining traction among younger voters, with 20% support in the 16-24 age group for the regional list vote.
- The Alba Party is projected to gain representation in the Scottish Parliament for the first time, securing one seat.
- Despite internal challenges and the absence of a Scottish leader, Reform UK is polling strongly in Central Scotland, Mid Scotland and Fife, and the West of Scotland.