Reform UK Leads Labour by Nine Points Ahead of Makerfield By-Election
Politics LIVE: Reform surges past Labour in poll days before crunch by-election
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Reform UK has increased its lead over Labour to nine points in national polls, with 29% support ahead of the Makerfield by-election on June 18. Labour stands at 20%, while the Conservatives, Greens, and Liberal Democrats follow. Voter enthusiasm for Labour's leadership remains low, with doubts about Andy Burnham's potential as Prime Minister.
- 01Reform UK holds 29% support, up two points from last month, marking its highest since March.
- 02Labour's support is at 20%, while the Conservatives are at 17%, the Greens at 14%, and the Liberal Democrats at 11%.
- 03The Makerfield by-election is scheduled for June 18, with Robert Kenyon of Reform UK and Andy Burnham of Labour as leading candidates.
- 04Public sentiment shows skepticism towards Labour's leadership, with many preferring Tony Blair over current figures.
- 05Voters have expressed approval for Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's handling of the Henry Nowak murder case.
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Reform UK has solidified its position in national polls, now leading Labour by nine points with 29% support, as reported by an Opinium survey. This increase comes just ahead of the Makerfield by-election on June 18, where Reform UK's Robert Kenyon and Labour's Andy Burnham are the frontrunners to succeed Josh Simons MP. Labour's support remains stagnant at 20%, while the Conservatives, Greens, and Liberal Democrats trail with 17%, 14%, and 11% respectively. Public enthusiasm for Labour's leadership appears low, with many voters expressing a preference for former Prime Minister Tony Blair over current Labour figures, including Burnham, who aspires to lead the party. Opinium's James Crouch noted that the public's perception of Blair remains largely negative, which poses a challenge for Labour as they prepare for the upcoming election. Additionally, the poll indicates that voters favor Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's response to the recent Henry Nowak murder, further complicating Labour's prospects in the by-election.
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The outcome of the Makerfield by-election could significantly influence local political dynamics and party strategies ahead of future elections.
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