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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aisha Rimi

Rishi Sunak bounce cuts Labour’s lead to 16 points, new poll shows OLD

REUTERS

Rishi Sunak has helped his party begin a fightback in approval ratings in his first week as prime minister, a new poll claims.

Opinium’s latest poll shows that Labour’s lead has dropped six points from 27 to 16, while the Tories have gained five back.

Keir Starmer’s Labour now commands the support of 44 per cent of voters, compared to 28 per cent backing the Conservatives.

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