The public has delivered a stern warning to Keir Starmer, emphasizing the need for him to address key issues promptly. According to exclusive Deltapoll research, Labour is polling at 20%, trailing behind Reform at 30% while the Tories are at 19%. Despite coming into power last year and achieving several milestones, Labour still has ground to cover in the polls.
The Prime Minister recently outlined plans for 2026 to be a transformative year for Britain, introducing significant policies such as enhanced neighborhood policing, removal of the two-child benefit limit, a freeze on rail fares, and a planned reduction in energy bills. However, public sentiment towards leadership appears bleak, with the PM registering a net score of -46. A considerable majority believe he is performing poorly, including over half of the voters who supported Labour in the previous election.
Looking ahead to critical upcoming elections in May next year, including the Holyrood election in Scotland and the Senedd election in Wales, the current political landscape remains challenging. Kemi Badenoch is at a net score of -9, with a notable portion still undecided about her performance. Despite Reform’s lead in the polls, Nigel Farage maintains an approval rating of -4, but lacks public trust on various issues.
On defense matters, a substantial 42% express distrust towards Reform UK, particularly following the recent conviction of the party’s former leader in Wales for corruption-related charges. Concerns also arise regarding the economy, with 50% expressing distrust towards the party’s economic strategies. Similarly, Reform UK faces skepticism on immigration policies with 46% distrust and only 40% trust, as well as education reforms with 43% distrust compared to 35% trust.
Joe Twyman, Co-founder and Director of Deltapoll, highlighted the challenges faced by the Labour government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer in 2025. With potentially three and a half years until the next general election, Downing Street aims to reverse the current trends. However, public opinion remains a critical factor, shaping the difficulties ahead for the government as time progresses.