Poll Predicts Shift in East Hampshire
A new YouGov poll suggests that East Hampshire could switch from Conservative to Liberal Democrat if an election were held today.
The survey, which polled 13,000 voters, also predicts a surge in support for Reform UK across the county, with the party potentially winning nine Hampshire constituencies.
- New Forest East
- New Forest West
- Fareham and Waterlooville
- Basingstoke
- Portsmouth North
- Havant
- Gosport
- Isle of Wight West
- Isle of Wight East
According to the poll, Portsmouth North, Basingstoke, and Isle of Wight West, which voted Labour in 2024, are predicted to switch to Reform UK, costing Labour three parliamentary seats.
The poll projects a Reform UK government winning 311 seats, just 15 short of a majority.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service analysed what the poll suggests about how Hampshire residents might vote.
Author's summary: Poll predicts East Hampshire shift to Lib Dem.