What Italy Can Teach about Reform UK’s Rise in Scotland

Populist parties, particularly on the right, often thrive by seizing moments of political instability and repackaging familiar grievances. But translating rapid growth into long-term relevance is far more difficult. As the Italian case shows, territorial expansion can be a powerful dynamic – but also a source of strain and eventual decline. For Reform UK, the real challenge may not be whether it can rise across Britain, but whether it can hold together once it does.