Fresh blow for Labour in new YouGov poll ahead of local elections

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14 Apr 2026 • 11:54 PM MYT
The Independent
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Fresh blow for Labour in new YouGov poll ahead of local elections

  • A new YouGov poll places Reform at the top with 24 per cent, followed by the Conservatives on 19 per cent.
  • Labour has dropped to fourth place with 17 per cent, falling behind the Green Party, which secured 18 per cent.
  • The poll results emerge just weeks before critical local and devolved elections, potentially impacting Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
  • Green leader Zack Polanski hailed the findings as evidence of the party's growing momentum, positioning them as a progressive alternative.
  • Polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice expressed caution, highlighting inconsistencies between different polling companies and YouGov's tendency to show higher Green support.

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