Reform UK claims it has overtaken Labour as Britain’s largest party
The Guardian • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Reform UK claims to have surpassed Labour as Britain's largest political party, stating it has over 268,000 members, while reports indicate Labour's membership has fallen below 250,000, according to The Guardian. The accuracy of these membership figures has not been independently verified.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
34 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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