Britons are urging Keir Starmer to adopt a more critical stance towards Donald Trump, expressing concerns that Trump’s potential second term could have negative implications for the United Kingdom. Despite the Prime Minister’s amicable approach to the US President, including lavish gifts and praise, a recent survey conducted for the Mirror revealed that only 20% of respondents believe Trump’s reelection would benefit the UK.
Nearly half of the participants expressed a desire for the PM to exhibit more public criticism towards Trump. The survey indicated that 43% of those polled anticipate adverse effects on the UK from Trump’s second term, with only 20% holding a positive outlook. A significant portion (27%) believed there would be no substantial impact. Additionally, 47% of respondents advocated for Starmer to adopt a more critical stance towards Trump, while 15% disagreed with this sentiment.
In a previous announcement regarding a trade deal with the Trump administration, Starmer emphasized the importance of perseverance in negotiations despite external pressures. However, there is a growing chorus of voices calling for Starmer to challenge Trump, particularly in light of recent controversies such as Trump’s legal threats against the BBC and potential support for far-right European candidates.
During a recent session of Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Ed Davey of the Liberal Democrats called on Starmer to firmly convey to Trump that any attempts to interfere with the UK’s democracy would not be tolerated. In response, Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to a united Europe, emphasizing support for Ukraine and the fundamental values of freedom and democracy.
The survey conducted by Deltapoll involved 1,997 British adults surveyed online between December 16th and December 18th, 2025, with the data being weighted to ensure representativeness of the entire British adult population.