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UK Polling Update: Badenoch Narrows Gap with Starmer

Recent polls show a narrowing gap between the Conservative and Labour parties, but Labour still maintains a lead. Other parties see fluctuating support.

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Conservative PartyLabour PartyReform UkLib DemsTechne Uk

Kemi BadenochKeir StarmerRishi SunakNigel FarageEd Davey

How did other parties fare in the latest poll?: Nigel Farage's Reform UK party saw no significant boost despite Donald Trump's election victory, remaining at 18%. The Liberal Democrats also saw their support drop to 13%.
Which age demographics favor each party in the latest poll?: The Techne UK weekly tracker poll, conducted over Wednesday and Thursday, shows Labour leading in every age group under 45, while Conservatives hold a lead among older voters, particularly pensioners where they hold a 12-point lead.
What is the current polling gap between the Conservative and Labour parties?: Kemi Badenoch's recent performance as Conservative Party leader has narrowed the poll gap with Keir Starmer's Labour party to four points, down from six points previously. This follows a strong showing at PMQs and a one-point increase in Conservative support.
What are the overall implications of the recent polling data for both parties?: Despite the narrowing of the gap, Labour still maintains a significant lead, and the Conservatives have a long way to go to turn their fortunes around. Around a quarter of both Labour and Tory supporters from July have abandoned their parties.
What are some of the challenges faced by Kemi Badenoch in her first week as leader?: While Badenoch's first week saw a polling boost, challenges remain, including questions about a past social media post and the overshadowing US election. Public confidence in the government also continues to fall.

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