Greens just four points behind Labour in urban areas, poll reveals
Summary
A new poll shows the Green party is just four points behind Labour in urban areas, threatening some of Labour’s seats in the next election. The poll suggests many progressive urban voters are shifting from Labour to the Greens, creating challenges for Labour's strategy and policy focus.Key Facts
- The Green party is only four points behind Labour in city voting areas.
- If repeated in an election, Greens could win up to 40 seats currently held by Labour.
- The poll was conducted by ThinkLabour, a group connected to Andy Burnham’s government.
- Urban voters have moved significantly toward the Greens since the 2024 general election.
- Labour faces difficulty holding key urban seats like Holborn and St Pancras, especially against Zack Polanski, a Green candidate.
- Labour’s vote share in major cities dropped by 20 points, while Green support rose by 12 points.
- The shift includes voters who are financially struggling, not just wealthier liberals.
- Labour’s policies on immigration and cuts to winter fuel payments have confused some urban voters about the party’s values.
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