Labour support is almost obliterated according to new poll showing numbers at historic low
In a political landscape turned upside down, Labour’s support has plummeted to a shocking low, leaving Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership in doubt
Labour has suffered a devastating blow as their support crumbles to a mere 14 percent (Image: Find Out Now)
Labour has suffered a devastating blow as their support crumbles to a mere 14 percent in a shocking new opinion poll. The dismal results suggest Sir Keir Starmer’s party could be heading for their worst election performance in over 100 years.
The poll, conducted by Find Out Now among 2,591 adults, saw Nigel Farage’s Reform UK leading the pack at 31 percent.
The Conservatives secured second place with 20 percent, while the Green Party surprisingly overtook Labour, garnering 18 percent of the vote.
Tyron Surman, Find Out Now’s head of research, emphasized the unprecedented nature of the findings, stating, “This is the lowest score we have ever had for Labour.” The Liberal Democrats trailed behind Labour at 11 percent.
Greens consistently outperform Labour since leadership change
Labour’s poll numbers have been consistently overshadowed by the Greens in multiple surveys since Zack Polanski took the helm as their leader in September. This latest poll further solidifies the trend of Labour’s declining support.
Meanwhile, the Conservatives have experienced a boost in support following several positive weeks under the leadership of Kemi Badenoch. The Tory leader’s performance has seemingly resonated with voters, contributing to the party’s improved poll standings.
Addressing potential skepticism about the poll’s Labour figures, Mr. Surmon pointed out, “People will point out that we have them lower than other pollsters… but worth remembering that every single pollster – not one exception out of roughly 20 pollsters – overstated Labour at the last election.”
The poll, conducted by Find Out Now among 2,591 adults, saw Nigel Farage’s Reform UK leading (Image: Find Out Now)
Unpopular policies erode Labour’s support since Starmer’s election win
Since Sir Keir’s victory in last year’s general election, Labour has seen a steady decline in support due to a series of unpopular policies. The party’s woes were compounded by last month’s Budget, which saw Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves implement a £13bn tax raid on incomes, breaking Labour’s manifesto pledge to spare working people from tax hikes. The tax burden now stands at its highest level in modern history.
The Labour government has also struggled to address the escalating migrant crisis, with over 39,000 migrants crossing the Channel so far this year – a 17 percent increase compared to last year, although still 3,000 short of the record set in 2022.
The severity of Labour’s decline was further highlighted by their dismal performance in the Caerphilly by-election in October, where they secured a mere 11 percent of the vote in a seat the party had held since the 1920s.
