Green Party overtakes Labour in national polling after historic by-election win, YouGov survey shows
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Summary
A new YouGov poll shows the Green Party has surged to 21% support, overtaking Labour (16%) and the Conservatives (16%) to become the second most popular party in Britain, following their historic by-election win in Gorton and Denton. Reform UK leads at 23%, while the Liberal Democrats remain at 14%. The poll indicates the Greens' by-election victory has made them appear a more viable option to voters.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThe Green Party has overtaken Labour to become the second most popular party after their sensational victory at last week's Gorton and Denton by-election, a new poll shows.
Zack Polanski's party has seen its support jump by four points to 21 per cent, while Labour and the Tories were tied on 16 per cent – both down two points, with Labour seeing its lowest score on record.
Out in front was Reform UK, on 23 per cent – down one point.
YouGov said the Greens' popularity comes as a result of the Gorton and Denton by-election, a victory which caused the party to appear a more viable option and less of a wasted vote.
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