Jeremy Corbyn is on course for a thumping victory in the Labour leadership election after taking a 32-point lead over his nearest rival, according to a new poll from YouGov.
The left-wing candidate is poised to win in the first round of voting having polled 53 per cent of the vote - a 10 per cent surge on a month ago.
Mr Corbyn, who wants Trident scrapped and industries re-nationalised, has pulled well ahead of Andy Burnham on 21 per cent, Yvette Cooper on 18 per cent of the vote, and Liz Kendall with just eight per cent.
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Open Image ModalJeremy Corbyn raises his arms as he is applauded following a speech at a Labour party leadership rally on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image Modal Supporters applaud as Jeremy Corbyn makes a speech at a Labour party leadership rally on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalA close-up view of a sticker showing support for Jeremy Corbyn worn by a supporter at a Labour party leadership rally on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalSupporters kiss during a round of applause for Jeremy Corbyn as he makes a speech at a Labour party leadership rally on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image Modal Supporters applaud as Jeremy Corbyn makes a speech at a Labour party leadership rally on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalJournalist, author and activist Owen Jones makes a speech in support of Jeremy Corbyn at a Labour party leadership rally on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image Modal Supporters applaud as Jeremy Corbyn makes a speech at a Labour party leadership rally on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image Modal Supporters queue to attend a Labour party leadership rally in which Jeremy Corbyn will make a speech on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalFormer London mayor and Labour politician, Ken Livingstone, signs a satirical painting as he arrives to attend a Labour party leadership rally in which Jeremy Corbyn will make a speech on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalJeremy Corbyn prepares to address supporters at a Labour party leadership rally on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalJeremy Corbyn (L) speaks to supporters at a Labour party leadership rally on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Open Image Modal Jeremy Corbyn (C) is greeted by supporters as he arrives to attend a Labour party leadership rally on August 3, 2015 in London, England. Candidates are continuing to campaign for Labour party leadership with polls currently putting Jeremy Corbyn in the lead. Voting is due to begin on the 14th of August with the result being announced on the 12th of September. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
At the start of the contest Mr Corbyn, who had to rely on nominations from Labour MPs who do not now back him to get on the nomination paper, was a 200-1 outsider but is now the bookies' favourite.
Writing in The Times, which published the poll, YouGov President Peter Kellner has said he would be "astonished" if Mr Corbyn did not win the leadership race but added: "I have seldom released a poll with as much trepidation as I have done this time.”
The poll industry took a battering after failing to predict the Tory majority at the general election, leaving many distrustful of their surveys.
While Mr Corbyn had taken the lead in recent weeks, many felt he may lose as votes are redistributed until a candidate gets over 50%. However, on this showing the Islington North MP could win on first preferences alone.
The vote for the next Labour leader begins on Friday. The result will be announced on September 12.
Thousands have joined the party through a £3 membership fee that would have allowed him to take part in the vote as "registered supporters", but some fear hard-left activists have infiltrated the party in an attempt to Mr Corbyn's chances.
The polling shows about 67 per cent of trade union affiliates support Mr Corbyn, compared with 55 per cent of registered supporters who paid £3 to vote, and 49 per cent of full Labour members.
Senior Labour figures have attempted to halt the Corbyn juggernaut, with Alan Johnson fearing "madness" and Alastair Campbell today calling for ABC - Anyone But Corbyn - or risk self-destruction.