Labour leapfrogs Reform to lead in the polls for first time in over a year thanks to ‘Burnham bounce’
The UK Labour Party has overtaken Reform UK in recent polling, marking their first lead in over a year. This shift is attributed to the 'Burnham bounce' following the Prime Minister's first week in office.
Why it matters
This polling shift indicates a potential realignment in British political sentiment following a change in leadership.
The More in Common poll appears to confirm that Reform are in crisis as Nigel Farage contests the Clacton by-election against Count Binface and 32 other candidates
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