Labour leads Reform poll but comeback hint

Labour holds lead over Reform in polls, but one result hints at a comeback.

Oct 2, 2026

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Labour leads Reform poll but comeback hint

Labour holds lead over Reform in polls, but one result hints at a comeback.

In brief

Labour holds lead over Reform in polls, but one result hints at a comeback. Labour's poll lead over Reform remains, with a potential voter swing among 18-24-year-olds suggesting a possible comeback. Originally reported by The Independent.

Polls show Labour leads Reform

Andy Burnham’s Labour continues to hold a lead over Reform in the polls amid rumours of an early election.

Reform’s support dips

Reform’s favourability rating sits at a low of -36 this month, down from its peak of -27 last summer.

Labour gains young voters

Labour gains young voters

Support for Labour among 18 to 24-year-olds rose from 14 per cent to 27 per cent, while Reform’s share remains at 7 per cent.

Conservatives see slight rise

The Conservatives have seen a slight bump in support, rising to an average 20 points since June.

Green Party candidate faces challenge

Zack Polanski, the Green Party candidate, will contest Sir Keir Starmer’s former seat later this month.

Early election calls

Labour’s rise in popularity has prompted calls for an early election to secure a mandate for at least five years.

The key point

Labour's poll lead over Reform remains, with a potential voter swing among 18-24-year-olds suggesting a possible comeback.

Read the original on The Independent

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