The Tories are on course to win just 36 seats at the General Election, with Labour bracing for a 398 majority, according to a new poll from respected company YouGov this morning.

YouGov has found that, for the first time since the day Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister, the Conservatives’ support has fallen below 20%.

Just 19% of voters plan on backing Rishi Sunak at the election, despite Tory MPs rallying behind the PM at last night’s 1922 Committee meeting.

Unlike the October 2022 poll when YouGov last found the Tories on just 19% support, Labour sits at 44% compared to their monstrous 56% lead during Ms Truss’ downfall.

Reform, who were less of a political presence a year and a half ago, have instead benefited from the slump in support for Mr Sunak.

Richard Tice’s insurgent right-wing party is now just four points behind the Conservatives, winning over 15% of voters.

Reform UK sees a comfortable lead over the LibDems on 9%, and the Green Party on 8%.

Reacting to the shocking poll this morning, Reform UK’s new MP Lee Anderson said: “The gap is closing.”

In a swipe at Rishi Sunak he quipped: “At least one plan is working.”

Nigel Farage warned that the four-point gap between his party and the Tories proves: “This insurgency is far bigger than Ukip”.

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