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Burnham lifts Labour lead to 27% over Reform 23%

8/29/2026

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Story summary
  • Prime Minister Andy Burnham solidified Labour’s lead over Reform UK in the BMG Research poll.
  • Labour recorded 27% support, four points ahead of Reform’s 23%.
  • Burnham’s personal rating rose to +6%, the highest for a UK prime minister since Boris Johnson.
  • Trust in Labour on cost-of-living rose to 25%, the highest since October 2024 after the VAT cut and bus-fare cap.