Labour would lose nearly 200 seats with Angela Rayner and Yvette Cooper beaten by Reform, new poll suggests
IndependentDEC 2024
UK Poll: Labour Would Lose 184 Seats in Hypothetical Election
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The Spin
Left narrative
Labour offers the only credible path to rebuild the UK after years of Tory mismanagement. With bold steps to restore public services, address pay disparities, and invest in growth, Labour provides stability and progress. While critics focus on early challenges, Keir Starmer's leadership shows promise while the populist fantasies under Farage would deepen division and derail recovery. Labour must lead to ensure a fairer, stronger future for all.
Right narrative
Starmer's Labour has stalled the economy with anti-growth policies and record tax hikes. Gross domestic product has stagnated, leaving Britons poorer, while businesses face increased costs as investment flees. Internal divisions and weak leadership have compounded the party's failures. Starmer and his government are proving incapable of delivering the prosperity and stability the UK needs.