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UK politics live: Further poll boost for Labour as its conference begins

The Guardian27 September 2026, 07:39 UTCUnited Kingdom

More in Common projects Labour on 250 seats against Reform on 147‘I can deliver’: Burnham pledges radical change on eve of Labour conferenceAndy Burnham has announced a new help-to-buy scheme aimed at helping first-time buyers who cannot rely on the “bank of mum and dad”, Pippa Crerar reports.Good morning, and welcome to coverage of the Labour party conference. Or the Hope Again conference, as it is being billed here in Liverpool. Continue reading...

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