Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a voter intention poll for the first time in more than a year, according to research company More In Common. The polling, released on July 27, shows that 28 percent of 2,061 respondents said they would vote Labour, a rise of four percentage points.
Reform UK's support fell by two points to 24 percent in the same poll. It is the first time Labour has taken the lead in More In Common's polling since March 2025 and represents their highest share since November 2024.
Burnham urges cautious optimism
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who recently took over as party leader, said he would not get 'carried away' by any single poll. Speaking to reporters in Portsmouth, he stated: “I wouldn’t get carried away by any poll. I’m pleased to have made a start where hopefully I’ve connected with people.”
He added: “And I am talking a lot about Britain believing again and getting its hope back, and I’m not going to apologise for that. I think we should have a bit more of a spring in our step.”
Other parties remain steady
The Conservative Party's share held at 22 percent, while the Liberal Democrats gained one point to reach 12 percent. The Green Party dropped three points to eight percent. Burnham said he would address “some of those big issues this week,” including youth unemployment, social care and housing.
