“Tory revival gathers pace as poll shows Kemi Badenoch's party closing on Labour”

Key points

• YouGov poll shows Kemi Badenoch's party at 24% support, up two points.
• Labour leads on 26%, with Reform on 21% in the latest figures.
• Conservatives' poll rise marks highest since the election giving Starmer No10.
• Tories hope momentum could create a feedback loop against Reform as main challenger.
• Budget impact questioned; speculation about snap election persists amid budget uncertainties.