Reform UK’s support collapses in major boost for Burnham, new poll shows
A new Ipsos poll indicates a significant decline in support for Reform UK, with the Conservative Party moving into a clear second place. The data suggests that Labour, under Andy Burnham, remains in a strong position to maintain a large parliamentary majority.
Why it matters
Signals a potential shift in the UK political landscape and voter sentiment regarding the current government and opposition parties.
The latest Ipsos poll would give Andy Burnham a majority for Labour in a general election
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Support for Nigel Farage ’s Reform UK has collapsed, giving Kemi Badenoch ’s Tories their biggest lead over them since the general election in 2024 and a major boost for Labour, according to the latest Ipsos poll.
The survey has put Reform on just 20 per cent with the Tories four points ahead on 24 per cent – but it also suggests that Andy Burnham ’s Labour could win a large majority if there were a general election.
In a boost to the prime minister, Labour has its biggest poll rating since the last election, on 32 per cent.
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