Labour poll lead over Tories falls to just a single point
The Independent|October 09, 2024
Labour’s polling lead has fallen to just one point after a rocky start to Sir Keir Starmer’s time in government.
MILLIE COOKE
Labour poll lead over Tories falls to just a single point

The latest polling comes despite the prime minister attempting to draw a line under the disorder by accepting the resignation of his chief of staff Sue Gray.

The survey, conducted by More in Common for Politico, put Labour on 29 per cent and the Conservative Party on 28 per cent. Reform UK was on 19 per cent, while the Lib Dems were on 11 per cent. The Green Party was at 7 per cent, while the SNP was on 2 per cent.

It marks a drastic shift in support in the three months since the election, which saw Sir Keir’s party consistently polling around 20 points ahead of the Conservatives, paving the way for a landslide victory.

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