Lee Anderson has bizarrely hailed a poll that show Labour hitting their highest level of support in years, claiming it is proof Reform are “not going away.”

By now, everyone knows the trend in the polls. For months, Labour have been on the rise under Andy Burnham’s leadership whilst Reform’s polling numbers have slumped as the party and Nigel Farage are dogged by scandal and controversy.

Whereas this time last year you’d have heard Reform figures shouting from the rooftops about their polling, they’ve now gone quiet as poll after poll shows Labour opening up a clear lead at the top – and some even show Reform slipping into third place.

But it seems that Labour-turned-Tory-turned-Reform politician Lee Anderson is going for a new tactic of simply ignoring Labour’s success.

More in Common’s latest polling showed Labour’s support had jumped by two points to 29%, their highest level of support with the pollster since 2024.

But, for 30p Lee, this was a successful poll for Reform, who saw a three–point increase in support.

Sharing the poll on X, Anderson wrote: “Up 3 points… We’re not going away!”

Of course, the Ashfield MP decided not to mention Labour’s continued rise in support and five point lead over Reform at the top of the poll.

If you say it enough Lee, you might convince yourself it’s true…

Lee Anderson Bizarrely Brags About Poll Showing Labour Hit Highest Support Since 2024

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has attracted attention after celebrating a new opinion poll that actually showed Labour reaching its highest level of support since 2024, with Nigel Farage’s party continuing to trail behind Andy Burnham’s government.

The Ashfield MP took to social media to highlight an increase in Reform’s polling figures, declaring that his party was “not going away”. However, his celebration came with an inconvenient detail: Labour had also increased its support and maintained a five-point lead over Reform.

The figures have created another awkward moment for Farage’s party, which has spent much of the past year presenting itself as the dominant alternative to Labour.

While Anderson appeared keen to highlight the positive news for Reform, critics pointed out that the overall results told a rather different story.

With Labour continuing to strengthen its position and Reform facing questions about its political direction, the latest survey has added another chapter to Britain’s changing political landscape.

Lee Anderson Celebrates Reform’s Three-Point Increase

The controversy began after More in Common published its latest Westminster voting intention poll, conducted between 3 and 5 October 2026.

The survey showed that Reform UK had increased its support by three percentage points, reaching 24 per cent.

For Anderson, this was apparently enough to celebrate.

Sharing the polling figures on X, the Reform MP wrote:

“Up 3 points…

We’re not going away!”

His message was clearly intended to demonstrate that Reform remained a significant political force despite recent criticism and disappointing results.

However, the same poll contained another important development that Anderson did not highlight.

Labour had increased its support by two percentage points to 29 per cent, its highest level with More in Common since 2024.

This left Burnham’s party five percentage points ahead of Reform.

The Conservatives were on 21 per cent, while the Liberal Democrats received 10 per cent and the Greens secured seven per cent.

Restore Britain received four per cent.

The figures therefore presented a mixed picture for Reform rather than the straightforward success suggested by Anderson’s social media post.

Labour Reaches Its Highest Support Since 2024

The most significant finding from the survey was Labour’s continued recovery.

The party’s 29 per cent result represented its highest level of support recorded by More in Common since 2024.

This is particularly noteworthy because Labour experienced a difficult period following its election victory, with public dissatisfaction affecting its polling performance.

For months, Reform had successfully attracted voters who were unhappy with the government.

Farage’s party benefited from concerns about immigration, the economy, taxation and public services.

However, the latest figures suggest that Labour is beginning to rebuild its support.

The improvement also follows Andy Burnham’s recent political interventions and his speech at the Labour Party conference.

Burnham has attempted to present a renewed vision for Labour, focusing on economic fairness, public services and rebuilding public confidence.

Although it would be difficult to attribute the entire polling improvement to one speech, Labour’s recent results suggest that the party’s position has strengthened.

For the government, reaching its highest polling level with More in Common since 2024 provides an encouraging indication of changing public attitudes.

Anderson Ignores the Five-Point Gap

The main criticism of Anderson’s intervention concerns the way he presented the results.

There was nothing inaccurate about highlighting Reform’s three-point increase.

The party had indeed improved its position compared with the previous survey.

However, celebrating that increase without acknowledging Labour’s stronger overall position created an incomplete picture.

Labour was five percentage points ahead, and its support had also increased.

The contrast was particularly striking because Reform had previously enjoyed periods when it could celebrate being ahead of both Labour and the Conservatives.

Now, Anderson was highlighting a positive movement for his own party while the same survey showed Labour reaching its strongest position with the pollster in almost two years.

The London Economic’s political correspondent Charlie Herbert criticised Anderson for focusing on Reform’s improvement while overlooking Labour’s continued rise.

The article also highlighted the broader change in the political conversation, with Reform figures previously eager to publicise favourable polls now facing less comfortable results.

The episode illustrates how political figures can select individual statistics to support their preferred narrative.

A three-point increase is certainly worth reporting, but the overall distribution of support remains equally important.

Reform’s Earlier Polling Dominance Is Under Pressure

The latest survey comes after a period in which Reform appeared to have established a significant advantage over Labour.

Farage’s party previously enjoyed strong polling numbers, attracting voters who had become disillusioned with traditional political parties.

Its message about immigration and national sovereignty helped it establish a distinctive political identity.

However, maintaining that momentum has proved challenging.

Reform has faced controversies involving political donations, internal disagreements and the conduct of some individuals associated with the party.

It has also encountered difficulties in local elections, where strong national polling has not always translated into victories.

The emergence of Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain has created another complication.

Restore is attempting to attract voters who support a tougher political approach but are dissatisfied with Reform’s leadership or direction.

This competition has created divisions among sections of the right-wing electorate.

Although Reform remains a significant political movement, the latest polling suggests that its previous advantage over Labour has narrowed considerably.

Andy Burnham’s Labour Is Recovering Support

Another important element of the changing political picture is the role played by Andy Burnham.

His leadership has brought a different tone to Labour’s political messaging.

He has attempted to reconnect with voters who felt that the party had moved away from its traditional priorities.

His conference speech focused on rebuilding public services, improving social care and addressing economic challenges facing ordinary households.

One of his major proposals was the creation of a National Care Service.

The intention was to establish a more coordinated approach to social care and provide better support for vulnerable people.

Burnham has also sought to present Labour as a party capable of delivering practical improvements rather than simply responding to political controversies.

The latest More in Common figures suggest that this approach is coinciding with a recovery in Labour’s support.

However, the party still faces substantial challenges.

Voters will ultimately judge the government on economic performance, public services, housing and the cost of living.

A favourable opinion poll cannot replace the need for tangible results.

Nigel Farage Faces an Increasingly Competitive Political Landscape

For Nigel Farage, the latest survey provides another reason to reconsider Reform’s political strategy.

The party must now compete with Labour’s recovering support while also dealing with challenges from the Conservatives and Restore Britain.

This is particularly important under Britain’s first-past-the-post electoral system.

A party can attract a substantial proportion of the national vote but still struggle to win enough individual constituencies if its support is divided.

Reform’s relationship with Restore Britain could therefore become increasingly important.

If both movements continue competing for similar voters, they could weaken each other’s chances in closely contested seats.

The Conservatives also remain a significant competitor.

Kemi Badenoch’s party is attempting to rebuild its position and attract voters who previously moved towards Farage.

This means Reform cannot assume that every voter dissatisfied with Labour will automatically support it.

The party must demonstrate that it has credible policies and the organisational capacity to turn its political popularity into electoral success.

What the Latest Numbers Actually Tell Us

The More in Common survey provides a useful snapshot of voting intentions during the first week of October 2026.

Its results were:

The figures show that Reform improved its position, but Labour remained comfortably ahead in this particular survey.

It is also important to remember that one poll cannot establish a permanent political trend.

Different polling organisations use different methodologies, sample sizes and weighting systems.

Voting intentions can change as political circumstances develop.

Nevertheless, the survey is significant because it demonstrates that Labour’s recovery and Reform’s continued competitiveness can occur simultaneously.

Anderson was entitled to celebrate his party’s increase, but the wider findings also deserved attention.

Conclusion: A Poll That Tells Two Different Stories

Lee Anderson’s celebration of Reform’s three-point polling increase has created an interesting political moment.

His declaration that Reform is “not going away” highlighted the party’s improved performance, but the same survey contained a development that was considerably more encouraging for Labour.

With Labour reaching 29 per cent, its highest result with More in Common since 2024, Burnham’s party maintained a five-point advantage over Farage’s movement.

For Labour, the findings provide further evidence of a recovering political position.

For Reform, the three-point improvement offers some encouragement, but it does not remove the challenge of rebuilding its earlier polling advantage.

Anderson may have wanted to demonstrate that Reform remains a serious political force.

However, the figures also demonstrate why political leaders should look at the entire survey rather than focusing exclusively on the numbers that suit their preferred message.

The next few months will reveal whether Labour can maintain its recovery and whether Reform can turn its latest improvement into sustained growth.

For now, one thing is clear: Anderson celebrated Reform’s increase, but Labour was still the party sitting at the top of the poll.