Keir Starmer Ranked UK’s Second-Worst PM in Shocking Poll Results

Public Trust in Keir Starmer Drops, Ipsos Poll Shows

The latest Ipsos poll shows Keir Starmer’s approval rating is only 25 percent. In the first few months as Prime Minister, Starmer’s leadership has faced problems like public protests, winter fuel payments, and a scandal about accepting donor gifts. The poll now says that Starmer is Britain’s ‘second-worst’ Prime Minister. Only Liz Truss had a lower approval rating of 8 percent when she left office after just 45 days.

Starmer’s Approval Rating Reaches New Low

The Ipsos poll, one of the UK’s oldest pollsters, shows a large drop in Starmer’s approval. It went down from 36 percent in July to 25 percent now. This is one of the lowest approval ratings for a Prime Minister in their first few months in office. Only Liz Truss had a worse approval rating during her short time as Prime Minister.

The Ipsos poll asked 1,082 people for their opinions. Forty-two percent of those asked said they feel Starmer is not doing well, a big rise from July when only 14 percent thought the same.

Gift Scandal and Problems Affect Starmer’s Image

Keir Starmer has also been in the news because he accepted more than £100,000 in donor gifts, including clothes, concert tickets, and football passes for him and his wife. Since 2019, no other Member of Parliament has accepted more free items than Starmer, which has raised questions about his honesty.

The Ipsos poll also shows that 50 percent of the public has been unhappy with the Labour Party’s performance since it took over. Only 22 percent said they were happy with the Labour government, and 24 percent said they were unsure how they felt.

Comparisons with Past Prime Ministers

It is common for Prime Ministers to lose some approval in the first part of their term, but Starmer’s drop is very sharp. Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron saw their approval ratings decline during their first terms, but not as fast as Starmer’s. Thatcher and Cameron lost public support after announcing unpopular budgets, but their approval ratings did not drop this low.

Pressure Ahead of Labour’s Budget Announcement

Keir Starmer’s falling approval rating has put extra pressure on the Labour Party’s upcoming budget announcement on October 30. People are waiting to hear how Labour will handle the country’s economic problems. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will reveal the new fiscal plan.

The Ipsos poll shows that the public has mixed views on Labour’s performance compared to the previous Conservative government. Thirty-three percent think Labour is doing a better job, 32 percent think they are doing worse, and 28 percent say it is about the same.

People Are Losing Trust in Labour

Half of the people who participated in the Ipsos poll said they are disappointed with Labour’s performance since taking power. Although Labour had a strong start, many people feel their expectations were unmet. Only 22 percent of people said they are happy with Labour’s performance.

Keir Starmer is now facing more criticism, and his public support is decreasing. The upcoming budget could decide if he can regain the public’s trust and strengthen his position as Prime Minister.

Key Points:

• A new Ipsos poll shows Keir Starmer’s approval rating has dropped to 25%.
• He is now considered Britain’s ‘second-worst’ Prime Minister, just behind Liz Truss.
• Forty-two percent of people believe Starmer is not doing a good job as Prime Minister.
• Starmer’s reputation has been damaged by a scandal involving over £100,000 in gifts.
• Labour’s budget announcement on October 30 is seen as important for Starmer’s political future.

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