Jeremy Corbyn holds huge final rally as new survey shows he is close to shock election win in Islington North

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A recent survey suggests that Jeremy Corbyn still has a chance to surprisingly win in Islington North, even though there is just a little over 12 hours before the polling stations open.

Many fans gathered at Highbury Fields to attend a rally on Wednesday night, hosted by the ex-Labour leader who is now running as an independent candidate.

This information was revealed following a YouGov poll that showed him with 38 percent of the vote, slightly trailing behind Labour's candidate, local councilor Praful Nargund, who had 43 percent.

However, the pollster mentioned that the slight five-point difference indicated that it was uncertain who would emerge as the winner, mirroring the results of a previous YouGov survey conducted during the election period.

When the most recent MRP poll was released, it showed the Conservatives on track to suffer a significant loss nationwide. The poll also noted that Jeremy Corbyn continues to be the most successful candidate not affiliated with a major political party, just like in the previous version of the model.

"Our analysis shows Labour with a slight lead in Islington North, but we consider the outcome of the election to be uncertain."

A previous survey by Survation indicated that Labour was in a strong position to win in Islington North.

RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch warmly welcomed Mr. Corbyn on stage at the rally, addressing the large crowd gathered by saying, "When we return to Parliament next week, Jeremy will be part of our RMT group, alongside any other socialists we can still find within the Labour party."

Mr. Corbyn expressed to the Standard that they have established a substantial campaign. If he is elected and the new government implements positive policies, he will be in favor of supporting them.

"However, if they do not remove the limit on benefits for families with two children, or take action to address the high levels of poverty in our community, I will be the one to speak out."

Mr. Corbyn's team has handed out a large number of pamphlets on his behalf in various areas of the district.

However, Labour should have a more strategically planned campaign for Mr. Nargund, as independents typically struggle to compete with the resources of political parties.

In a larger scale in London, the Conservative party is expected to lose 14 seats and only have six left, based on the research.

They planned to keep only Old Bexley and Sidcup, Harrow East, Finchley and Golders Green, Romford, Hornchurch and Upminster, and Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner.

However, in all of these constituencies, with the exception of Old Bexley and Sidcup, the Conservative Party is only ahead by five points or fewer, making it possible for them to switch to supporting Labour.

London MP Greg Hands is likely to be defeated in the upcoming election in Chelsea and Fulham. The Conservative party is also at risk of losing in Inner London and other crucial constituencies like Cities of London and Westminster, as well as Kensington and Bayswater.

Several of the Conservative Party's seats, including Orpington, are at risk of being lost and are very close to being won by another party. They may end up gaining more than just the six seats they are currently projected to win.

However, the Reform party has taken away some of the votes from the Conservative party, especially in Orpington where Nigel Farage's party has 19 percent support.

The Standard has put together a map that lets you explore all 75 areas in London, giving you the chance to discover more about the important battlegrounds and other electoral districts.

The Liberal Democrats are on track to take three constituencies from the Conservatives: Wimbledon, Sutton and Cheam, and Carshalton and Wallington. This would double their representation in London, as indicated by the latest poll.

Labour would have 63 seats out of a total of 75 in the city, while the Lib Dems and Conservatives would each have six seats.

This would mark Labour's highest share of seats in London, reaching 84 percent, which is an increase from the 77 percent they achieved in Tony Blair's overwhelming victory in 1997.

YouGov predicts that Labour will receive 39 percent of the vote, the Tories 22 percent, Reform UK 15 percent, the Lib Dems 12 percent, and the Green Party seven percent. This projection spans the entire country.

In the latest projection, Labour would win 431 seats, Conservatives 102 seats, Liberal Democrats 72 seats, Greens 2 seats, and Reform UK 3 seats. The SNP would secure 18 seats in Scotland, while Plaid Cymru would grab 3 seats in Wales.

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