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Reform poised to dominate next parliament, mega poll shows

Millie Cooke Political Correspondent
Reform's Danny Kruger reacts to poll predicting outright majority at next election
  • A new YouGov seat-by-seat poll suggests Reform UK is on track to become the largest party in a hung parliament, potentially securing 311 MPs.
  • The poll indicates Labour would win only 144 MPs, a significant decrease from 2024, with several Cabinet ministers at risk of losing their seats.
  • The Conservative Party faces a disastrous outcome, projected to win just 45 seats, placing them behind Reform UK, Labour, and the Liberal Democrats.
  • The dire polling has intensified questions surrounding Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, with some Labour MPs reportedly urging Andy Burnham to challenge him.
  • Sir Keir has affirmed his intention to lead Labour into the next election, dismissing leadership challenges.
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