Kemi Badenoch handed poll boost as she prepares for early election
The Tories have overtaken Reform UK in a new poll for the first time in 18 months in a huge boost to Kemi Badenoch. The survey by More in Commons puts the Conservatives and Nigel Farage's party within one point of each other.
TL;DR
- Conservatives have overtaken Reform UK in a new poll, marking the first time in 18 months.
- Labour leads with 26%, Conservatives are second with 23%, and Reform UK is third with 22%.
- Kemi Badenoch receives a boost in approval ratings, while Nigel Farage's rating is negative.
- The Conservative leader has conducted a shadow cabinet reshuffle in preparation for a potential early general election.
- Nigel Farage recently won a by-election in Clacton amidst scrutiny over his financial affairs, including a £5 million donation.
- The polling was conducted by More in Common, surveying 3,250 people from August 28-31.