When historians look back on U.K. politics they’ll struggle to explain why Reform, which never had more than 8 MPs, was treated as though it was a government in waiting.
Especially given that it had a deeply unpopular leader and acted like it was a front for a crime syndicate.
Going from fifth to third and more than doubling your vote share (according to the exit poll anyway) is a good enough showing given the circumstances.
Greens weren't going to romp home this time, but this is how they put pressure on Labour, who are clearly shook by a 20% drop.