Politics · 27 July 2026

Labour leads polls for first time in a year with 28% support

A new More in Common survey shows Labour now has 28% of the vote, up four points, putting them ahead of Reform UK for the first time since March 2025. Reform UK is down two points to 24%, while the Conservatives remain at 22%. The shift, dubbed the "Burnham bounce," comes after Andy Burnham became Prime Minister on July 20.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 July 2026 at 20:01

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