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Sir Keir Starmer suffers biggest fall in popularity of new prime minister
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Sir Keir Starmer suffers biggest fall in popularity of new prime minister

David CameronAfter defeating Labor in 2010 and forming a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats, his approval rating did not turn negative until early 2011.

wasn’t until now “versatile” Budget In April 2012, its rating dropped to just above -30.

Boris JohnsonAlthough he won the 2019 election, starting at -20, he had changed his rating to three by January and then to 14 plus 14 by the following March.

Luke Tryl, chief executive of More in Common, said the collapse In Sir Keir’s approval rating It was “unprecedented” compared to other prime ministers in the modern era.

He also suggested that voters had become more volatile over the past few decades, adding: “Although they had a landslide, they didn’t have the laxity that other new governments have had in terms of popularity.”

Mr Tryl said two important issues were also having a negative impact on the public’s perception of the Government. “If you ask what people notice, miles away, Decision regarding winter fuel allowance and early release of prisoners,” he explained.

He also touched on the controversy free for ministers and the row over gifts given by Labor donor Lord Alli to key figures in the party, including Sir Keir.