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Burnham's Labour Tops Reform UK, Announces £340 million Plan

7/28/2026

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Labour led Reform UK in a More in Common poll after Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first week, with 28 % support versus Reform’s 24 %.
The poll gave the Conservatives 22 % support.
It projected Labour would win 325 seats, the Conservatives 124 and Reform UK 88 in a snap election.
Burnham announced £340 million to end sleeping, a VAT cut on bills saving £45 a year, reduced business rates for pubs and venues, and a bus-fare cap cut to £2 per journey.

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Labour led Reform UK in a More in Common poll after Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first week, with 28 % support versus Reform’s 24 %.
The poll gave the Conservatives 22 % support.
It projected Labour would win 325 seats, the Conservatives 124 and Reform UK 88 in a snap election.
Burnham announced £340 million to end sleeping, a VAT cut on bills saving £45 a year, reduced business rates for pubs and venues, and a bus-fare cap cut to £2 per journey.