Labour takes narrow lead over Reform as donation row wounds Farage
Labour has taken a narrow polling lead over Reform UK for the first time in a year and a half as voters warmed to Andy Burnham in September. The latest City AM/Freshwater Strategy poll has shown that Labour now enjoys 26 per cent of the voter share, ahead of Reform UK, which is on 25 [...]
Labour has recently taken a slim lead over Reform UK in a new poll, signalling a shift in voter preference. For the first time in over a year and a half, Labour now enjoys 26% of the vote, edging ahead of Reform UK at 25%. The Conservative Party sees a drop to 20%, while the Greens and Liberal Democrats each hold 11% of the vote.
The poll, conducted by City AM/Freshwater Strategy, shows Labour's approval rating rising by five points to 17, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham focuses on policies like cutting energy bills and business rates for pubs and music venues. However, Labour's advantage over Reform UK is within the margin of error, and the small difference may not be significant.
Meanwhile, Nigel Farage's approval rating has plummeted to -24, while his Conservative rival Kemi Badenoch maintains a net score of -3. In a three-way race for the top spot, Burnham leads by 24 points, with Farage and Badenoch each at 21%. Despite the current lead, Burnham may face challenging decisions in the future as economists predict tax rises at the upcoming Budget.
The cost of living remains the top concern for voters, followed by reducing immigration, improving healthcare, and other issues.
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