Fresh polling reveals unprecedented public opposition to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, intensifying pressure inside the Labour Party.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s approval rating has fallen to an all-time low, according to new polling that underscores growing public dissatisfaction with his government’s handling of the economy, immigration, and public finances.
A YouGov survey found that only 18 percent of the British public now hold a favorable view of Starmer, while 72 percent view him unfavorably, giving the Labour leader a net approval rating of minus 54, the Daily Mail reported.
The picture is even more severe for Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. Just 12 percent of voters expressed a favorable opinion of Reeves, while 71 percent hold a negative view, placing her at a net rating of minus 59 — the lowest point of her tenure at the Treasury. Reeves has faced sustained criticism over accusations that she misled the public about an alleged “black hole” in the nation’s finances to justify tax increases aimed at funding welfare expansion and migrant-related spending.
The same polling also highlights shifting political momentum across party lines. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK continues to outperform the governing Labour Party, holding a 28 percent to 18 percent advantage. Meanwhile, the Green Party and the Conservatives are tied at 17 percent, with the Conservatives still struggling to recover after their historic collapse last year and the Greens gaining ground under new leader Zack Polanski.
Starmer’s continued weak showing has fueled growing speculation in Westminster over whether Labour could face an internal leadership challenge. While no formal challenge has been announced, discussion of a potential palace coup has intensified as polling numbers worsen.
Several names have circulated as possible alternatives, including Health Secretary Wes Streeting and former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Rayner was removed earlier this year from her cabinet role as Housing Secretary following controversy over unpaid property taxes on her third residence. However, the most prominent potential challenger to emerge is Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Burnham, a long-established Labour figure who previously served under former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, has openly discussed his desire to seek the party’s leadership again after losing a previous contest to Jeremy Corbyn. Currently outside Parliament, Burnham would need to secure a Commons seat before mounting a formal bid.
Reports over the weekend suggested Burnham may be close to finalizing an arrangement that would allow him to run in a safe Labour constituency. An unnamed Labour MP supportive of a Burnham challenge told the Daily Mail that internal maneuvering is already underway, said, “It’s happening. We are on the brink of securing a seat which is likely to come free shortly and where the polls say Andy would beat Reform.”
The latest polling deepens uncertainty around Starmer’s leadership as Labour faces declining public confidence, rising competition from Reform UK, and increasing unrest within its own ranks.
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