However , Labour subsequently lost this lead .
Following Blair 's announcement of his resignation and Brown 's bid for leadership , the Labour Party rose in popularity in the polls , gaining three points after months of low polls and trailing behind the opposition Conservative Party .
Labour Party subsequently lost this lead .
Following Blair 's announcement of his resignation and Brown 's bid for leadership , the Labour Party rose in popularity in the polls , gaining three points after months of low polls and trailing behind the opposition Conservative Party .