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Sir John Curtice: The "Burnham bounce" is real but it's not massive
Saturday, August 1, 2026
John Curtice, a polling analyst, stated that the Labour Party's poll ratings have improved following Wes Burnham's appointment but the gains are modest. Labour's support increased but the party remains only slightly ahead of Reform UK in polling data. Curtice did not provide specific poll numbers in the statement referenced.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g4djygr73o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
