# Reform trapped in third place in polls as Burnham eyes another majority for Labour

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/reform-trapped-in-third-place-in-polls-as-burnham-eyes-another-majority-for-labour/
- Published: 2026-10-27T09:10:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T10:54:54+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-farage-burnham-labour-majority-yougov-poll-b3073960.html
- Topics: Elections, Politics

## Key points

- Reform is third on 20 per cent in a YouGov poll.
- Labour leads the Conservatives by five points.
- Labour is projected to win a majority of eight.

## Summary

A YouGov poll puts Reform UK third on 20 per cent, behind Labour on 27 per cent and the Conservatives on 22 per cent. The result, alongside a similar Ipsos poll, suggests Reform’s support has fallen sharply from above 30 per cent a year ago, while Labour would be projected to win a small majority.

The poll comes amid a difficult period for Nigel Farage’s party, including a poorly attended alternative Budget event and scrutiny over alleged racism, donations and internal conduct. Electoral Calculus estimates Labour’s share would produce a majority of eight; Farage has also criticised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for suggesting Britain’s relationship with the EU could be discussed again.

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