British voters divided over immigration as Reform UK soars in the polls

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In the UK, one of the key architects of the campaign to leave the EU is currently the favourite to become the next prime minister. Nigel Farage and his right-wing populist party, Reform UK, are soaring in the polls. For years, Farage has argued that immigration is the cause of Britain's problems, from the rising cost of living to long hospital waiting lists. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali and Claire Paccalin travelled around the UK to find out what impact this message is having on British people. 

They spoke to locals at the first Reform UK pub in Blackpool, who believe Farage will be Britain's next leader. They also met with a community group in Birmingham, "Brummies United Against Racism and Hate Crime", who say Farage and his party have emboldened racists. Our reporters found communities increasingly split over how they see Britain's future.