REVEALED: The three key issues that are sending Starmer's approval ratings through the floor

Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer's approval rating has plummeted

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Emily Fox

By Emily Fox


Published: 29/08/2024

- 10:29

Updated: 29/08/2024

- 10:34

New polling shows a surge in negative views about Keir Starmer's government

More than half of Britons now disapprove of Keir Starmer's government in staggering new polling.

But there are three key issues that Britons are most concerned about when it comes to Labour's management of the country.


Half of the British public - 51 per cent- already disapprove of Stamer's record, which is an increase of 20 percentage points in just one month, according to YouGov.

For a new government, particularly when going from one party to another approval ratings usually hold. For the nascent Blair government during its first two months in power only one in five (22 per cent) disapproved.

However Starmer is already hitting 51 per cent disapproval and those that approve have fallen from 29 per cent to 23 per cent.

Immigration, Crime, Pensions stats

Immigration, Crime and Pensions have all seen a dramatic rise in concern

YouGov

In terms of key issues - the four key issues that Starmer is facing most negative sentiment are on immigration, crime and pensions.

The issue of pensions has seen an astonishing rise in negative sentiment as concern grows over Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans for the country in her October Budget.

Twice as many Britons (12 per cent) now say pensions is a major issue now than before the election (6 per cent). By contrast, the number saying health is one of the three most important issues facing the country has fallen 12 percentage points to 40 per cent.

According to YouGov, since the election, the proportion of Britons saying they view immigration and asylum as a major issue has increased from 41 per cent to 48 per cent, while the number of people viewing crime as a major issue has jumped from one in five (19 per cent) to more than a quarter (27 per cent).

Starmer and Reeves have faced criticism as the Government continues to warn of 'higher taxes' for those with the 'broadest shoulders should bear the burden.'

Keir Starmer has faced criticism due to his response to the UK protests after the stabbings in Southport. The PM has been accused of being too soft on crime, with many questioning whether his leadership is strong enough to handle such chaos.

While he condemned the violence and called for calm, his focus on addressing "underlying issues" like inequality has left many wondering if he's more concerned about appeasing the woke agenda than restoring law and order.

Starmer's call for community engagement and support programs has been seen by some as typical Labour rhetoric, avoiding the tough action needed.

Critics argue that the country needs firm leadership, not endless discussions and excuses.

Reeves has also faced pressure. There are growing concerns over potential tax increases to fund her public spending measures.

Many fear that higher taxes could place additional pressure on middle income households already facing rising costs of living.

Business leaders are also worried that corporate tax hikes may stifle investment and competitiveness.

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