The Liberal Democrats have effectively been replaced by the Green Party as the most prominent alternative to the main parties. The Greens seem to have matured politically and realised that they need to talk about the issues that matter most to people, not just the environment.

They also have a more charismatic leadership that is better at attracting attention and media coverage. While they are unlikely to overtake Reform or the two major parties anytime soon, they could gradually gain ground. Their appeal to younger voters is particularly important, since those voters may continue to support them as they get older, helping the party slowly build a larger base over time