“Sir Keir Starmer has managed to dodge becoming Britain’s worst Prime Minister – all thanks to one controversial Conservative leader – in yet another humiliating polling blow.” Since the 2024 General Election, Starmer’s popularity has nosedived dramatically, falling below that of Boris Johnson within just eight months of taking office.
His tenure, marked by a historic landslide victory last July, was quickly undermined by a series of awkward gaffes and scandals, compounded by a disastrously received October Budget, reported by GB News.
The once-promising Prime Minister now finds himself ranked only marginally above Liz Truss, who famously resigned after just 45 days in No10. Starmer’s approval ratings have also trailed behind those of past leaders; he recorded a significantly lower popularity rating than either Tony Blair or Margaret Thatcher.
The figures speak volumes: The Iron Lady boasts a net advantage of 44 percent over Starmer, while Blair leads by 45 percent. Even Boris Johnson, whose premiership was ultimately derailed by the partygate scandal, managed to secure a three-point lead over Starmer.
Recent YouGov polls reveal widespread public dissatisfaction with Starmer’s administration. Many Britons describe his fleet of ministers as “incompetent” and “dishonest,” further eroding trust in his leadership. Yet, in an interesting twist, only 10 percent of the electorate believe Truss was a better Prime Minister than Starmer, and more than two in five (43 percent) have a more approving view of him than Britain’s second female Prime Minister.
Despite six out of the last 10 opinion polls positioning Reform UK ahead of Labour, Starmer retains a larger base of support than Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. Only 17 percent of Britons hold a favorable view of Badenoch, with 51 percent harboring an unfavorable opinion of her. In contrast, Starmer’s overall favourability rating stands at 26 percent, though a notable 66 percent disapprove of his time in No10.
Amid this volatile political landscape, figures such as Nigel Farage continue to resonate with segments of the electorate, as evidenced by his 30 percent approval rating compared to 60 percent disapproval. Meanwhile, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey recorded the best net rating at -5 percent, setting him apart from the polarized figures at the helm of Britain’s major parties.
In this climate of fluctuating public opinion and political maneuvering, Starmer’s survival appears to be as much a product of his missteps as it is of the turbulent, often contradictory forces within British politics. While his legacy is still unfolding, the latest polls indicate that his leadership will continue to be scrutinized, with every gaffe and scandal potentially tipping the scales in an already precarious balance of power.
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