Corbyn behind in the polls

  • Post last modified:June 26, 2024
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New polling released on Tuesday 25 June shows that Jeremy Corbyn is further behind the Labour Party in the polls than many on the left expected:

Should we listen to the polling?

While 514 is a very small sample size – less than 1% of the Islington North population, it does raise some questions. Many people on X were quick to speculate that not enough people realise Corbyn is standing as an independent. Some people may still presume he is standing for Labour. With some canvassers even confirming that is the vibe they’re getting on the doorstep:

However, it does leave some of us wondering whether we have become trapped in a far-left social media echo chamber. Or, perhaps the poll is truly inaccurate:

On Tuesday, Novara Media reported:

In a hypothetical two-candidate contest between Labour and Corbyn, Corbyn would win 55% of votes to Labour’s 45% (excluding undecided voters). Corbyn also had a net favourability rating of +21.6, while Starmer had just +0.3.

It seems the non-existent threat of the Tories taking the seat may be what is preventing people from voting for Corbyn. But with just a 6% projection, right now it is an impossibility.

Climate canvassing for Corbyn

On Tuesday evening Corbyn was joined by Mikaela Loach and Green New Deal Rising for a ‘Climate canvas for Corbyn’. Notably, the photos shared on social media show them surrounded by lots of young people. This is a group that many political parties have failed to engage during this election so far:

The new poll backs up what the the Canary has previously reported. Both the Greens and Lib Dems could stand down and endorse Corbyn. This would create far more certainty about keeping Labour out of the seat:

Only Corbyn can beat Labour in Islington North. Of course, that’s the guy who supports the privatisation of the NHS and has his very own private healthcare firm.

While the polls are not hugely in Corbyn’s favour right now, that gives even more of a reason for his supporters to ramp up their efforts in the last eight days of this campaign.

The former Labour leader has clearly drawn huge amounts of support, so now it comes down to meeting people where they’re at – on the doorstep. This is something Corbyn had embodied throughout his long political career.

Feature image via Jeremy Corbyn/X





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