Labour is shown in a Daily Mail poll-of-polls as leading Reform by one point, with Labour at 25%. The figures appear to come as Reform leader Nigel Farage contests a by-election in his Clacton constituency.
The report frames the change as a “bounce” for Labour, describing movement among voters who are not supporting the Greens. However, with only this outlet provided here, the specific details of other parties’ standings, polling methodology, and whether similar trends appear in other polls are not available for comparison.
Overall, the article presents a snapshot of voter support across multiple polls, suggesting Labour has a narrow advantage over Reform heading into the by-election period. Any interpretation of why shifts occur—such as tactical voting or changes in issue preferences—is not fully substantiated within the single source provided.