In recent YouGov poll conducted for the Times newspaper, the UK’s opposition Labour Party has extended its lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives, standing a significant 30 points ahead.
The poll results, released ahead of an upcoming election later this year, reveal Labour at 48% while the ruling Conservatives lag behind at 18%. This marks the lowest rating for Sunak since assuming office 18 months ago. The substantial gap between the two parties is the widest recorded since October 2022, a period marked by Conservative support erosion following the financial turmoil sparked by the mini-budget of Sunak’s predecessor, Liz Truss.
This latest survey follows recent local and mayoral elections that dealt significant blows to the Conservatives. Labour’s lead has been steadily growing, with a previous poll published on May 2 showing a 26-point advantage.
As the nation anticipates an election Sunak expects to call in the latter part of the year, Labour’s consistent polling dominance reflects a notable shift in the country’s political landscape.
Since 2010, the Conservatives have held power, grappling with issues such as Brexit and facing scrutiny over their management of the COVID crisis, factors that may have influenced the current polling dynamics.
