Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new poll reveals Labour's support among trade union members has dropped by 20 points since 2024. Reform UK has gained 20 points since the general election, now matching Labour at 28% support among public sector union members, according to a JL Partners survey for The Times. Union leaders, including Unite's Sharon Graham, state that the working class has 'abandoned Labour' due to policies perceived as not supporting workers. Concerns were raised by GMB's Gary Smith about Labour's energy policies alienating workers, while TSSA's Maryam Eslamdoust warned Labour must change course to prevent a 'far-right government led by Farage'. Nigel Farage declared Reform UK is now the party of the 'patriotic working class', as Labour faces increasing pressure and calls for its leader to step down from some union figures. In fullUnion members now as likely to support Reform as Labour, damning new poll findsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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A study led by JL Partners has shown the two parties are tied at 28 per cent backing among union members since the general election .

Labour’s support amongst union members has plummeted by 20 points since the general election

A poll by JL Partners has suggested that support for Reform and Labour from union members is tied at 28 per cent.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new poll reveals Labour's support among…

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA major survey indicates that support for…

Nigel Farage now ranks as the most favourably viewed party leader among union members, as well as the most popular choice for prime minister