How Labour’s support slumped among trade union members – as Reform surges

• A new poll reveals Labour 's support among trade union members has dropped by 20 points since 2024.
• Reform UK has gained 20 points since the general election, now matching Labour at 28% support among public sector union members, according to a JL Partners survey for The Times .
• Union leaders, including Unite's Sharon Graham, state that the working class has 'abandoned Labour' due to policies perceived as not supporting workers.
• Concerns were raised by GMB's Gary Smith about Labour's energy policies alienating workers, while TSSA's Maryam Eslamdoust warned Labour must change course to prevent a 'far-right government led by Farage'.
• Nigel Farage declared Reform UK is now the party of the 'patriotic working class', as Labour faces increasing pressure and calls for its leader to step down from some union figures.

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Union members now as likely to support Reform as Labour, damning new poll finds