London, 4 March: In the first publicly released poll of members of Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, it has been found that the majority believe non-white British citizens born abroad should be forced to leave or encouraged to depart the country.

According to the survey published by the anti-racism organisation Hope Not Hate (HnH), 54% of Reform members support the removal or encouragement to leave of non-white citizens born abroad. Additionally, 22% expressed similar support for those whose parents were born in the UK. The poll was conducted by Survation between 29 January and 16 February, surveying 629 Reform members. Reform has approximately 270,000 active members.

Nick Lowles, chief executive of HnH, said: “If Reform softens its policies to attract centre-ground voters, or if it forms a government, many members could become disappointed.”

There is also significant support within the party for Farage’s right-wing rivals, Rupert Lowe and activist Tommy Robinson. Lowe recently launched the Restore Britain party and advocates large-scale deportations.

HnH has warned that racial nationalism is increasing in the UK, defining English identity by “blood and ancestry.” In particular, the concept of “remigration” repackages older ideas of ethnic cleansing and forced repatriation in softer, more bureaucratic language.

Support for the far right among Reform members is also reportedly growing. More than 150,000 people took part in the “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London led by Robinson (real name: Stephen Yaxley-Lennon). Anti-migrant protests have also increased since last July.

The report states: “These protests continued even during the winter months, with some attracting several thousand people. Activity is likely to increase further in the summer.”

The poll and analysis are being seen as a warning about internal tensions within Reform UK, growing right-wing influence, and the rise of racial nationalism in the United Kingdom.