IBNS-CMEDIA: Reform UK has recorded a sharp rise in support across London, dealing another blow to Sadiq Khan’s administration as Labour’s numbers continue to slide, the Daily Express reported.
A new poll shows Labour plunging from 43% in July to 32% now—an 11-point drop—marking a significant erosion of backing in one of the party’s traditional strongholds.
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is the standout gainer, jumping eight points to 23%, putting the party in contention for major advances in next year’s local elections.
The Conservatives remain comparatively stable at 20%, down just one point. The Liberal Democrats dip slightly to 11%, while the Greens fall to 10%.
The shift comes as London remains one of the UK’s most left-leaning regions, making the rise of Reform UK particularly striking.
Labour’s outlook could worsen further as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her Budget on Wednesday.
A proposed “mansion tax” targeting the ultra-rich is expected to hit more than 100,000 of Britain’s highest-value homes, most of them in London, with an average additional cost of around £4,500.
The Treasury is also poised to revalue 2.4 million properties in council tax bands F, G, and H.
Commenting on the polling, Chris Hopkins, political research director at Savanta, said: “Labour’s struggles nationally chime with the latest London figures, down significantly from where they were 18 months ago at the general election,” Express reported.
