Conservatives Lead Labour in Latest Poll

In a significant polling shift, the Conservative Party has overtaken Labour, with new leader Kemi Badenoch leading the Tories to a two-point advantage at 29% compared to Labour's 27%. This marks the highest support for the Conservatives since February and reflects a steep decline for Labour, which had previously enjoyed a landslide victory just months earlier. Badenoch's leadership has brought a 'bounce' in support, although she remains relatively unknown to many voters, with only one in three expressing familiarity with her. Sir Keir Starmer's approval has improved slightly from -30 to -25, but Labour faces backlash over recent tax policies affecting farmers. If these polling trends were to continue, Labour would lose its majority in a general election scenario, necessitating a coalition with the Liberal Democrats. Despite the shift, analysts caution that early impressions of Badenoch will be crucial for her future performance as leader.