Starmer’s popularity hits record low as voters turn on Labour after 100 days
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Starmer’s popularity hits record low as voters turn on Labour after 100 days

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer’s popularity has fallen to a record low as a majority of voters are disappointed by the Labour government’s actions so far, new polling shows. As the prime minister marks 100 days in office on Saturday, a pair of damning polls show his approval rating plummeting and almost half of those who voted for Labour saying they feel let down. open image in gallery Sue Gray has resigned from her position as Downing Street chief of staff and will take on a new government role Ms Gray’s departure followed weeks of infighting, which began almost from the moment Labour won its historic election result, coupled with questions over gifts for the prime minister, Ms Gray and senior cabinet ministers, and fears the government has lost control of its own agenda. Labour’s biggest problem appears to be with older voters with anger continuing to increase over the decision to cancel winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners as the days get colder.

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