Latest poll shows unexpected shift in UK political landscape after new Tory chief
Fresh polling data shows Conservatives gaining ground over Labour just months after election defeat. Recent leadership change and controversial policy decisions reshape voter preferences in Britain
Recent polling shows a surprising shift in UK politics with Conservatives taking a two-point lead over Labour (its first major advantage since the Jul-24 election) The survey by More in Common puts Tories at 29% with Labour trailing at 27%; Reform UK secured 19% while Lib-Dems got 11% and Greens reached 8%
Sir Keir Starmerʼs popularity has taken a big hit since becoming PM - dropping about 40 points from its peak in early-Aug. The new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch holds a -3 approval rating which looks better than Starmerʼs -25 (though many voters dont know much about her yet)
Labourʼs recent troubles come from several mis-steps: the winter fuel allowance cuts and free-stuff arguments hurt their support. Their farm-land inheritance tax plan for properties over £1m faces strong opposition with nearly 6/10 voters against it; this shows how quick things can change in todays politics
More in Commons UK director Luke Tryl explains the shift: “The cuts to winter fuel allowance impacted their position — similar to the free-stuff issue“. He points out that having a new face leading the Tories helps voters see them differently than under Rishi Sunak who had -35 rating when he left. Tryl adds: “People think mistakes were made; we have a volatile electorate and the days of long honeymoons are gone“
