Starmer Government Approval Sinks To Historic Low UK-Wide

Keir Starmer’s Labour government in the UK has reached its lowest approval rating since coming to power, with YouGov polling showing only 13% approval and 67% disapproval, resulting in a net rating of -54. This decline is attributed to unpopular policies such as the removal of winter fuel payments from pensioners, welfare cuts, and a series of high-profile U-turns that have damaged Starmer’s authority and public trust. A More in Common poll also revealed that 70% of voters view his government as chaotic and that Reform UK could become the largest party if an election were held today, reflecting a major shift in the political landscape. Meanwhile, in the US, President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains low and has fallen to its lowest level since May, with a recent Rasmussen Reports survey showing a narrow net approval of +1 but highlighting a strong disapproval among voters. Additional nationwide polls indicate that Trump maintains strong support in some states but faces negative perceptions overall, compounded by widespread protests against his administration’s social and economic policies around Independence Day. Both leaders face significant challenges in maintaining public support amid economic concerns and political instability.