Some were concerned about his lack of political experience ("I've no idea if he can manage a budget") - but most weren't fazed by this and in some cases it was part of the attraction
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One of the big questions about Reform UK has always been whether they can grow bigger than the personal popularity of Nigel Farage (already a divisive figure). The interesting thing from this group was glimmers of a future Reform party that is broader than that...
Luke Campbell - with his local roots and perceived understanding of the concerns of the area - had clearly cut to this generally disengaged group of voters. And his personal popularity is genuinely unique in an era when most politicians are extremely unpopular...
The challenge, of course, will be to see - if he is elected next week - whether he can maintain this popularity when he has the responsibility of managing the mayoralty, and whether he can maintain his 'anti-politics'. and 'authentic' image.
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