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Union members equally likely to back Reform or Labour, poll shows

Created at 31 May · 11:56 PM3 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events
IN SHORT

A poll by JL Partners indicates that trade union members show equal support for the Reform party and the Labour party, with both garnering 28% backing. Labour's support among this demographic has fallen by 20 points since the general election.

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Key Numbers

28%Reform party support among union members
28%Labour party support among union members
20 pointsLabour support drop among union members since general election

Who's Involved

JL Partners
polling firm that conducted the study
Union members equally likely to back Reform or Labour, poll shows

↳ Why This Matters

This poll result is significant as it suggests a potential realignment of working-class voters, traditionally a strong base for the Labour party. The findings could indicate a growing appeal of Reform's platform among union members, challenging established political allegiances.

Key facts

  • Trade union members show equal support for Reform and Labour.
  • Both parties have garnered 28% backing among union members.
  • Labour's support among union members has fallen by 20 points since the general election.

This poll result is significant as it suggests a potential realignment of working-class voters, traditionally a strong base for the Labour party. The findings could indicate a growing appeal of Reform's platform among union members, challenging established political allegiances.

Frequently asked questions

According to a poll by JL Partners, both Reform and Labour have 28% support among trade union members.

The poll was conducted by JL Partners.

The support was measured since the general election.

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How It Developed

1 Jun · 8:41 AM
A new poll reveals Labour's support among union members has dropped 20 points since the general election.
The Independent | News via PiQSuite
31 May · 11:38 PM
A JL Partners poll shows Reform and Labour are tied at 28% support among trade union members.
Daily Mail via PiQSuite

Sources

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Trade union members are as likely to support Reform as they are Labour, poll revealsm.piqsuite.com
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Union members now as likely to support Reform as Labour, damning new poll findsm.piqsuite.com
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How Labour's support slumped among trade union members – as Reform surgesm.piqsuite.com

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