# Labour leads Reform poll but comeback hint

> Labour holds lead over Reform in polls, but one result hints at a comeback.
- Title: Labour leads Reform poll but comeback hint · The Independent
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: labour, reform, yougov, andy burnham, polls, voting intention, uk politics, early election, politics, news, leads, poll
- Source: The Independent — https://independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/uk-poll-burnham-labour-farage-voting-intention-tracker-b3044016.html
- Published: 2026-10-02T15:57:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: labour, reform, yougov, andy burnham, polls, voting intention, uk politics, early election, politics, news
## 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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