A report by the anti-racism group Hope Not Hate, released on March 4, 2026, found that 54% of Reform UK members believe non-white British citizens who were born abroad should be forcibly removed or encouraged to leave the UK.

 

Most Reform members believe non-white UK citizens born abroad should be forced or encouraged to leave, poll finds

A report by the anti-racism group Hope Not Hate, released on March 4, 2026, found that 54% of Reform UK members believe non-white British citizens who were born abroad should be forcibly removed or encouraged to leave the UK.

 

The study, titled "State of Hate: It Could Happen Here," was based on a survey of 629 party members conducted by Survation between late January and mid-February 2026.

 

Key Poll Findings

Targeting Citizens Born Abroad: More than half (54%) support the removal of non-white British citizens born abroad, compared to 24% who feel the same about white citizens born abroad.

Targeting UK-Born Citizens: Roughly one in five (22%) believe non-white British citizens whose parents were born in the UK should also be forced or encouraged to leave.

Social Attitudes: Nearly half (46%) of Reform members reported they do not like mixing with people of other ethnicities, religions, or backgrounds in their local area, compared to 23% of the general British public who feel this way.

Authoritarian Sentiment: 54% of members expressed a preference for a "strong and decisive leader" who has the authority to override or ignore Parliament.

Civil War Fears: Approximately two-thirds (66%) of Reform UK members believe a civil war will occur in Britain.

 

Context and Reactions

The findings come as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage attempts to court more centrist voters. However, Hope Not Hate chief executive Nick Lowles stated the data shows a membership base that is "more pessimistic, angry and extreme than the British public".

The poll was published shortly after high-profile political shifts, including the defection of former Home Secretary Suella Braverman to Reform UK on February 24, 2026. Additionally, Rupert Lowe—who recently left Reform to lead the rival Restore Britain party—advocates for even more extensive "mass deportations".