It’s been a tough week for Keir Starmer, and the latest polling doesn’t make it any easier. The numbers are out, and Starmer currently holds the lowest approval rating among party leaders. While Nigel Farage is gaining traction with a -7 rating, Starmer lags behind at -40. Surprisingly, one in three voters find Farage credible, while Starmer struggles to win the trust of less than a third of the public. Reform UK, led by Farage, has been making waves, boasting 30% of the vote, outpacing Labour’s 23%. They’ve captured the attention of key voter groups, particularly those over 50.
Meanwhile, on the policy front, Yvette Cooper has announced a bold move: a temporary halt on applications to bring family members to the UK until stricter regulations are set. This tactic sees considerable support, with 56% agreeing with the decision. Added to that, support for the previous government’s controversial plan to fly immigrants to Rwanda is on the rise, now backed by almost half of the electorate.
This shift in public sentiment hints at a broader political landscape change, with Reform UK poised to make a serious impact, especially with the Senedd election on the horizon. It’s a clear message to the political arena: voters want clear, decisive action on crucial issues like immigration and the UK’s relationship with the European Convention on Human Rights. With Farage’s growing popularity and Starmer facing an uphill battle, the political theatre is braced for more dramatic turns ahead.
What do you think about these developments? Where do you see UK politics heading in the coming months? Let us know your thoughts!