New poll reveals contrasting fortunes for Labour and Reform UK – here's why

• Labour has extended its lead in the latest YouGov poll to 27 per cent of the vote, marking its highest score since January 2025 under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
• Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has fallen to a joint record low of 20 per cent, trailing the Conservatives who stand on 21 per cent.
• The Liberal Democrats and Green Party polled at 12 per cent and 10 per cent respectively, while Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain party scored 3 per cent.
• Reform UK's decline follows recent controversies, including an investigation into a £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne and undercover reports revealing racism among activists.
• Nigel Farage stated he expects the Parliamentary standards commissioner to rule against him over the unregistered donation, accusing the establishment of targeting his party.

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Labour hits new high in polls – as Reform UK sinks to record low