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LABOUR is facing a dramatic poll slump as its faltering start in government hits the party’s popularity.
A survey by More in Common found Labour on 29 per cent support, down 5 per cent from its already anaemic general election result.
This put it just 1 per cent ahead of the Tories, who despite being effectively leaderless have shown signs of starting a recovery from their historic defeat on July 4.
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