Poll Finds Divided Public Opinion Over Starmer’s Leadership

(MENAFN) A recent survey suggests that public confidence in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is deeply divided, with around half of Britons believing he should resign, according to an Ipsos UK Political Pulse poll.

The survey, which included 2,262 adults and was conducted between April 17 and 21, found that 50% of respondents think Starmer should step down, while 36% believe he should remain in office.

The findings also indicate growing skepticism about Labour’s prospects in the next general election. About 68% of those surveyed said they consider it unlikely that Starmer will win, marking an increase of 5 percentage points since June 2025.

According to the polling company, the data was gathered during a period of increased political scrutiny, following controversy linked to the vetting process involving former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson and past associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“As speculation mounts about Keir Starmer’s future, the way forward for Labour is unclear,” an Ipsos director of politics said, adding that public sentiment toward the prime minister remains largely negative, with about six in ten holding an unfavorable view and half supporting resignation.

Despite this, the poll noted a modest improvement compared to February, when a slightly larger share backed calls for him to step down.

The survey also highlighted uncertainty over potential leadership alternatives, with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emerging as the most favored option, although he is not currently a member of parliament.

Party popularity rankings placed the Greens at the top with 28%, followed closely by Reform UK at 27%, the Liberal Democrats at 23%, and the Conservatives at 22%, while Labour ranked lowest at 20%.

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