UK poll tracker: Labour lead over Reform widens as Burnham sees best result in two years
A recent YouGov poll shows the UK Labour Party, led by Andy Burnham, has regained a five-point lead over Reform UK. The shift follows Burnham's well-received conference speech and comes amid ongoing controversies surrounding Reform's leadership and donations.
Why it matters
This polling data reflects shifting voter sentiment in the UK and highlights the volatility of the current political landscape as parties prepare for potential future elections.
One poll has put Labour five points clear after Burnham’s conference speech
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Amid rumours of an early election , Andy Burnham’s Labour continues to hold a lead over Reform in the polls as the party sees its highest ratings since its landslide election victory in 2024.
Labour has taken a five-point lead according to the latest polling by YouGov , marking the highest level of popularity since early 2025. It is three points higher than the pollster previously had the government, coming after Mr Burnham’s emotional Labour Party conference speech.
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