Manchester mayoral election poll shows just how close it is between Reform and Labour
One of the first polls for the Manchester Mayoral election, which was triggered by the resignation of Andy Burnham, shows […]
One of the first polls for the Manchester Mayoral election, which was triggered by the resignation of Andy Burnham, shows just how much of a tight race it is between Reform and Labour.
The survey, carried out by FocalData on behalf of campaign group Hope Not Hate, put Labour on 33.2 per cent of first preference support, with Reform UK close behind on 30.1 per cent.
The Greens were third on 12.5 per cent, followed by the Conservatives on 11.1 per cent and the Liberal Democrats on 7.6 per cent.
Labour are hoping to retain the mayoralty and have picked Manchester Council leader Bev Craig as their candidate, who is a close ally of Burnham.
Reform are yet to announce their candidate (let’s hope they properly vet them this time) but believe they can mount a serious challenge for the seat.
The contest will be seen as a crucial first test for Burnham and the Labour Party, as they seek to build on recent momentum following the Makerfield by-election result.
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