Tories gain narrow poll lead over Labour in Kemi Badenoch's first week as leader

The Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, has gained a narrow lead in polls, reaching 29 percent, while Labour has dropped to 27 percent. This marks the Tories' highest rating since February. Badenoch's leadership follows Labour's significant victory in July, where they held a 174-seat majority. Labour's decline is attributed to backlash over recent tax policies, including a controversial inheritance tax. Support for Nigel Farage's Reform UK has increased to 19 percent, while the Liberal Democrats fell to 11 percent. The current polling landscape suggests a shift towards a more proportional representation system in the UK.