Poll Shows Decline in Support for New UK PM
A recent survey reveals that Keir Starmer's popularity has experienced a decline of "unprecedented" 49 points in just under four months. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Keir Starmer's popularity has seen a dramatic fall, dropping by 49 points in less than four months, according to a recent poll. He currently has a lower approval rating than Rishi Sunak did when he stepped down in July.
Starmer ascended to power in July after leading the Labour Party to a significant general election victory. He aimed to distance his leadership from the left-wing policies of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, vowing to guide the party back towards the centrism associated with Tony Blair. Starmer's promises included delivering “good government, national security, secure borders, and economic stability.”
However, only months into his term, his approval rating has plummeted from a high of +11 to a staggering low of -38, as revealed by a survey of 1,012 adults conducted by More in Common.
This drop is described as “unprecedented” in modern history, according to More in Common Director Luke Tryl in comments to the Telegraph on Monday.
The poll indicates that Starmer is now less popular than Sunak, whose approval rating sank to -37 after Labour's decisive win in July, while Starmer has reached a rating of -31.
In contrast, Tony Blair enjoyed a +60 approval rating following Labour’s landslide victory in the 1997 election, and it took three years for his numbers to turn negative.
According to Tryl, two significant decisions have severely impacted Starmer's popularity. He noted, “If you ask what people have noticed, by a country mile it is the decision on the winter fuel allowance and the early release of prisoners.” He also pointed to ongoing controversies surrounding Labour donor Waheed Alli and his contributions to senior officials, including Starmer, which have further harmed the Prime Minister’s reputation.
Recently, Starmer's government amended eligibility rules for winter fuel payments, resulting in approximately 10 million pensioners being denied up to £300 to help with heating costs. Additionally, it was revealed that thousands of prisoners, including those convicted of serious crimes, would be released early, having served just 40% of their sentences to alleviate overcrowding in prisons.
Faced with backlash, the Prime Minister acknowledged the public’s outrage but asserted that “there was no choice.”
Amid this turmoil, numerous individuals have faced imprisonment due to their involvement in anti-Islam and anti-immigration riots that occurred across the UK in late July and early August. Over two dozen people received prison sentences for online provocations, including a Conservative councillor's wife who was sentenced to 31 months for incendiary posts advocating violence against migrant housing.
The More in Common poll was released just ahead of Starmer's first budget presentation on Wednesday, which is anticipated to propose tax increases to support healthcare and housing initiatives. Approximately 68% of respondents expressed concerns about the budget, while 70% indicated that overall, “things are getting worse” in the UK.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
Starmer ascended to power in July after leading the Labour Party to a significant general election victory. He aimed to distance his leadership from the left-wing policies of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, vowing to guide the party back towards the centrism associated with Tony Blair. Starmer's promises included delivering “good government, national security, secure borders, and economic stability.”
However, only months into his term, his approval rating has plummeted from a high of +11 to a staggering low of -38, as revealed by a survey of 1,012 adults conducted by More in Common.
This drop is described as “unprecedented” in modern history, according to More in Common Director Luke Tryl in comments to the Telegraph on Monday.
The poll indicates that Starmer is now less popular than Sunak, whose approval rating sank to -37 after Labour's decisive win in July, while Starmer has reached a rating of -31.
In contrast, Tony Blair enjoyed a +60 approval rating following Labour’s landslide victory in the 1997 election, and it took three years for his numbers to turn negative.
According to Tryl, two significant decisions have severely impacted Starmer's popularity. He noted, “If you ask what people have noticed, by a country mile it is the decision on the winter fuel allowance and the early release of prisoners.” He also pointed to ongoing controversies surrounding Labour donor Waheed Alli and his contributions to senior officials, including Starmer, which have further harmed the Prime Minister’s reputation.
Recently, Starmer's government amended eligibility rules for winter fuel payments, resulting in approximately 10 million pensioners being denied up to £300 to help with heating costs. Additionally, it was revealed that thousands of prisoners, including those convicted of serious crimes, would be released early, having served just 40% of their sentences to alleviate overcrowding in prisons.
Faced with backlash, the Prime Minister acknowledged the public’s outrage but asserted that “there was no choice.”
Amid this turmoil, numerous individuals have faced imprisonment due to their involvement in anti-Islam and anti-immigration riots that occurred across the UK in late July and early August. Over two dozen people received prison sentences for online provocations, including a Conservative councillor's wife who was sentenced to 31 months for incendiary posts advocating violence against migrant housing.
The More in Common poll was released just ahead of Starmer's first budget presentation on Wednesday, which is anticipated to propose tax increases to support healthcare and housing initiatives. Approximately 68% of respondents expressed concerns about the budget, while 70% indicated that overall, “things are getting worse” in the UK.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
