- Leading polling experts say the initial surge in support that Labour received after Andy Burnham became prime minister has ended, warning against calling an early general election.
- Professor Sir John Curtice and Lord Robert Hayward noted that Labour's poll ratings have stalled in the mid-20s, significantly below the 32 per cent achieved in the 2024 general election.
- Experts suggest the brief polling boost was a standard response to replacing Sir Keir Starmer, alongside temporary dips in support for Reform UK and the Green Party.
- Pollsters note that Labour and Reform UK remain closely matched, with Labour needing a sustained double-digit lead before considering a return to the ballot box.
- The findings come as Mr Burnham prepares to address MPs to outline wider economic policies, including increased public control of key utilities, ahead of the October Budget.
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