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The Standard Podcast: Labour support in London hits all-time low

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has surged to 23 per cent in the capital - (PA Media)

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Ahead of the autumn budget, support for Labour in London is at a record low, according to a new poll, as Rachel Reeves is set to clobber the capital with a wave of tax rises.

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has surged to 23 per cent in the capital, ahead of the Tories on 20 per cent, with Labour on 32 per cent.

The Chancellor faces a backlash from voters, particularly those on high and middle incomes, ahead of London local elections next May.

London has for many years been a Labour stronghold but the party’s support has plunged since the general election last July, according to the latest Savanta poll for Centre for London.

The Standard’s Political Editor Nic Cecil is here with the latest.

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