Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a fresh blow after the Government’s net approval rating dropped to its lowest level to date. New polling by YouGov found that just 13% back Labour’s record in power so far.
An overwhelming 69% of respondents said they disapproved, up one point from the week before. It gives the Government a net score of minus 56, which is its lowest since Sir Keir took office in July last year.
It matches the final rating of the previous Tory government before the 2024 general election.
It comes after a rocky first year for Labour with a series of rows and U-turns including over axing winter fuel payments for most pensioners and benefit cuts.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s net popularity stands at minus 44, with 24% having a positive view and 68% negative.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is more popular with a net score of minus 29.
Around a third of Britons – 32% – have a favourable opinion of the Brexiteer, while 61% are unfavourable.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has a net rating of minus 31, with 52% negative and 21% positive.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who is launching a new Left-wing party, has a net favourability score of minus 35, which is five point ahead of Sir Keir.
Some 61% view him unfavourably, compared to 26% who have a positive view of the veteran Left-winger.
YouGov polled 2,016 adults in Great Britain from August 14-15.
