Greens overtake Labour in poll after stunning by-election victory | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMillie CookeTuesday 03 March 2026 11:03 GMTZack Polanski celebrates Greens’ win in Gorton and Denton: 'A message of hope'The Green Party has surpassed Labour to become the second most popular political party in a new YouGov poll, following their significant victory in last week’s Gorton and Denton by-election.Support for the Green Party increased by four points to 21 per cent, placing them ahead of Labour and the Conservatives, who are both tied on 16 per cent, marking Labour's lowest recorded score.Reform UK currently leads the poll with 23 per cent, while the Liberal Democrats remain unchanged at 14 per cent.The Greens' surge in popularity is particularly pronounced among younger demographics, with 49 per cent of 18-24 year olds and 27 per cent of 25-49 year olds backing the party, making them the most popular choice for those under 50.The by-election result, which saw Labour finish third in a previously safe seat, has been described as 'seismic' by top pollster Professor Sir John Curtice and represents a significant blow to the prime minister's authority, prompting Sir Keir Starmer to acknowledge a decisive shift in the political landscape.In fullGreens leapfrog Labour into second place after historic by-election win, poll showsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in