A new poll has revealed that Reform UK has overtaken the Conservatives in London, while Labour's support has dropped sharply since the general election. The survey by Find Out Now shows Nigel Farage's party at 19%, ahead of the Tories on 17%, a three-point decline for the Conservatives since July.
Labour still leads in the capital with 30%, but this represents a 13-point drop from the general election. The Liberal Democrats and Greens have both gained five points, reaching 16% and 15% respectively, benefiting from the backlash against the government.
Reform leader Nigel Farage said: 'This new London polling is strong for Reform and it’s before we have even got going. Even in our least advanced region we are ahead of a dying Conservative Party.' The poll indicates that 25% of Reform's London supporters voted Conservative in the general election, while only 5% backed Labour.
The survey also suggests that Reform could increase its London Assembly members from one to five. Among older Londoners, support for Reform is particularly strong, with 35% of those aged 65-74 and 33% of those 75 and over backing the party. Men are more likely to support Reform than women, with 21% versus 16%.
The Conservatives now have only nine MPs in London, and the poll suggests that MPs like Julia Lopez in Hornchurch and Upminster and Andrew Rosindell in Romford could face challenges from Reform. However, 32% of Londoners say they 'don't know' how they would vote, with the next general election likely in 2029.
