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Labour's poll support reaches 29% under Burnham, its highest since 2024

Labour was on 19% in the week before Sir Keir Starmer quit as PM in June, level with the Conservatives and eight points behind Reform UK. Under Andy Burnham, who became PM on 20 July, its weekly average has climbed to 29% in the week ending 25 October. Reform has fallen from 27% to 22%, with the Conservatives now level with Reform.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 October 2026 at 15:58

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