Reform UK loses poll lead as Labour's Andy Burnham sees support bounce
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John Rentoul
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John Rentoul analyzes the shifting political landscape in the UK, noting that Reform UK has lost its lead in opinion polls for the first time since April 2025. With Andy Burnham potentially becoming Labour leader, the party is seeing a bounce in support. The article explores whether Reform's momentum is fading and whether Labour's chances of a second term are improving under new leadership.
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bskyReform UK loses poll lead as Labour's Andy Burnham sees support bounceindependent.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledThis month was the first time Reform lost the lead in any mainstream opinion poll since April 2025.
You cannot read too much into polls suggesting a Burnham bounce before he has even become prime minister, but Labour is likely to enjoy some increase in support.
I doubt that the new prime minister will be so popular that he would risk an early general election.
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