The Social Democratic Party of the 1980s achieved over 25% vote share as a challenger to the two main parties, but the current disillusionment is much more profound and will not follow the same trajectory as Reform UK or similar challenger parties.
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“I remember when the social democratic party the 1980s they emerged as a challengers... at one point they were commanding over 25% of the vote. Some people now say it'll be the same with reform. I don't think so”
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Trump is just the beginning | John Gray on the future of American politics— The Institute of Art and IdeasCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:26:20 AM
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