Kemi Badenoch has got off to an underwhelming start as Tory leader.
The Tories have been pushed into third place following a surge in support for Reform UK, according to a new poll.
The YouGov survey for Sky News - the first by the pollster since last year’s general election - shows Nigel Farage’s party is now just one point behind Labour.
According to the poll, Labour is on 26% (9 points down on last July) with Reform on 25% (+10) and the Conservatives on 22% (-2)
The Lib Dems are 8 points behind the Tories on 14%...