After 100 days in office, Keir Starmer's popularity as a leader is disclosed.

In just 100 days in power, Keir Starmer's popularity has taken a sharp nosedive, reaching an all-time low. Recent polls have revealed that a majority of voters are dissatisfied with the actions of the Labour government under Starmer's leadership. The party's approval rating has plummeted from a promising +6 to a disappointing -21, according to reputable pollster Ipsos. And to make matters worse, Starmer's personal favourability rating has also dropped to a dismal -26, the lowest it has been since he assumed the role of Labour leader in 2020. It's no surprise that nearly half of those who voted for Labour in the last election feel let down by the new cabinet.

When asked to rate the government's performance out of 10, over 1,000 voters gave it a meager 3.8, a significant decrease from last month's rating of 4.4. Starmer's first few months in office have been marred by internal conflicts, resulting in the resignation of his top aide Sue Gray. On top of that, he has been embroiled in a controversy regarding freebies and donations from wealthy donors, including Taylor Swift concert tickets, race tickets, and a clothing rental agreement with a designer favored by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer.

The government's decision to scrap winter fuel payments for pensioners has also caused a considerable backlash. A recent YouGov survey found that four in ten voters believe the country is in a worse state since the last general election, and six in ten disapprove of Starmer's performance. More than a third of respondents expressed low expectations for the rest of the government's term. Ipsos politics director Keiran Pedley commented on the figures, stating that they will be "difficult reading for Keir Starmer." He also noted that with a majority of voters lacking confidence in Labour's long-term economic plan, the upcoming budget will be a crucial moment for the party, as they face significant political risk if it does not resonate with the public.

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