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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Millie Cooke

Starmer is least popular prime minister on record, poll finds

  • Sir Keir Starmer expressed confidence that Labour can "pull this round" as the party heads into its annual conference, despite facing significant challenges.
  • New polling reveals Sir Keir is the least popular prime minister on record, with a net satisfaction rating of -66, lower than previous lows for Rishi Sunak and John Major.
  • He warned that Reform UK would bring "division" to the country and claimed the Conservative Party is "dead," positioning the next election as a choice between Labour and Reform.
  • The Labour conference is set to address internal divisions, including speculation about Andy Burnham's leadership prospects and renewed calls from MPs and unions to abolish the two-child benefit cap.
  • Discussions at the conference will also cover Sir Keir's proposed digital ID system and plans for new "New Towns."

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