Reform UK has surged to a ten-point lead in national polls, reaching 30% according to FindOutNow, despite controversies surrounding its Makerfield candidate, Robert Kenyon. Labour has dropped to 20%, while the Conservative Party follows closely at 19%. Tim Montgomerie, a prominent commentator supporting Reform, called for calm within the party, emphasizing that the real issue lies in the reactions to recent negative press rather than the headlines themselves. Kenyon has come under fire for his past social media posts, where he criticized Brexit supporters and made controversial comments about Russia's actions in Crimea. In response to the backlash, he stated that his comments were made nearly a decade ago and that he has since changed his views, asserting that he now believes Brexit was the right decision. Despite these revelations, the poll indicates that Kenyon's past statements have not significantly impacted Reform UK's support.