Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March 2025
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has seen a boost in popularity during his first week in office, with Labour overtaking Reform in recent voter polls. The shift follows a series of high-profile policy announcements and media appearances by the new administration.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in the UK political landscape, indicating early public approval for the new government's focus on the cost of living.
Andy Burnham, who was appointed prime minister a week ago, has dominated UK media in the last week with a flurry of policy announcements. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/PA Andy Burnham, who was appointed prime minister a week ago, has dominated UK media in the last week with a flurry of policy announcements. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/PA Labour Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March 2025 Labour up four points to 28% while Reform falls to 24% as Andy Burnham apparently wins favour for cost of living focus
Prefer the Guardian on Google Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a voter intention poll for the first time in more than a year as Andy Burnham benefits from the momentum built in his first week as prime minister.
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