Labour continues to increase its lead in the polls as the party sees its highest ratings of this parliament, according to a new survey.

The latest figures from Ipsos show that Andy Burnham’s party is now eight points clear of the Conservatives for voting intention, at 32 points to 24. Reform UK is placed third on 20 points in the poll.

The result comes on the eve of the prime minister’s 100 day anniversary in the post, and only shortly before the decisive first Autumn Budget under his leadership.

It also marks another major pollster to put Reform UK in third place.…