Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLabour has ended Reform UK's long-standing lead in national polls, with recent surveys from Survation and More in Common placing Labour ahead, while a YouGov poll shows them level. This marks a significant shift after Reform had led in over 300 consecutive surveys since April 2025. The change is largely attributed to a 'Burnham bounce' following Andy Burnham's appointment as prime minister, with polling experts like Professor Sir John Curtice noting a six-point increase for Labour since Keir Starmer's departure. Reform UK is experiencing a decline in support, coinciding with Mr Burnham's rise, and is also facing challenges including a by-election in Clacton and ongoing investigations into donations received by Nigel Farage. The Conservative Party is showing a 'mini revival,' with their support increasing and closing the gap on Reform UK, suggesting they are regaining votes previously lost to Mr Farage's party. Despite the positive polling, Mr Burnham expressed caution, stating he would not get 'carried away,' while a Reform spokesperson maintained a 'calm' outlook, expecting further fluctuations in public opinion. In full‘Burnham bounce’ takes Labour top of polls as party set for landslide victory in ManchesterMore bulletinsThank 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

Just over a quarter of Brits would now vote for Labour in a general election , catapulting the party ahead of Reform for the first time since March last year.

Labour up four points to 28% while Reform falls to 24% as Andy Burnham apparently wins favour for cost of living focus