Has a ‘Burnham Bounce’ helped Labour in the polls?

Politics
28 Jul 2026 • 2:56 AM MYT
The Independent
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Has a ‘Burnham Bounce’ helped Labour in the polls?

  • Labour has overtaken Reform UK in the polls for the first time in over a year, now leading with 28 per cent compared to Reform's 24 per cent.
  • This surge is attributed to a 'Burnham bounce' following Andy Burnham's first week as prime minister, who replaced Sir Keir Starmer.
  • The More in Common poll also indicates a decline in support for the Green Party, with their voters seemingly returning to Labour.
  • If a general election were held, the poll suggests Labour would secure a narrow working majority with 325 seats, while the Conservatives would get 124 and Reform 88.
  • Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing scrutiny over an undeclared £5m donation and associations with a convicted money launderer, alongside contesting a by-election in Clacton.

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