Labour has drawn level with the Reform UK party in a new poll, with Labour's support surging eight percentage points since Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister last month. The Deltapoll survey indicates that both parties now hold 28 percent support.
The poll, which surveyed over 2,000 British adults between July 17 and July 20, placed the Conservative Party at 18 percent support, a one-point increase from the previous month. The Green Party and Liberal Democrats each garnered 10 percent support, representing a two and three-point decrease respectively.
This recent polling follows a Survation poll from the previous week, which also found Labour and Reform UK neck-and-neck, with both parties at 24 percent support. In that survey, the Conservative Party was at 21 percent.
Andy Burnham officially took over as Labour leader and Prime Minister following Starmer's resignation. In his first Cabinet meeting, Burnham emphasized the importance of unity and a shared direction for the party after a period of leadership transition. According to a readout of the meeting, the Prime Minister's official spokesman stated that the Cabinet reflected "a sense of a united team, a new sense of energy, and a second chance at a first impression."
Burnham reportedly congratulated his Cabinet members, describing them as a "good team from all backgrounds that reflected the country they served." He also highlighted the economic challenges faced by the public and urged ministers to focus on easing financial pressures. An announcement on cutting VAT on electricity bills was cited as an example of the government's willingness to reprioritize to address the cost of living crisis while maintaining fiscal discipline.
Reform UK's support level remained unchanged from the prior month's poll, despite ongoing scrutiny of party leader Nigel Farage's personal finances. The party's leader's financial situation was not detailed in the provided notes.