Though Keir Starmer's method of quelling the riots caused some friction, it seems the court of public opinion is balanced in his favour.
by Tom Head
2024-08-18 12:42
Although Labour’s response to the riots and disorder across the UK might have upset the odd social media-owning billionaire this month, the results from two major opinion polls indicate that the general public is relatively pleased with the government’s handling of the issue.
Post riots, Starmer and Sunak both record negative net approval ratings
After leading the Tories to crushing defeat at the General Election, Rishi Sunak remains rather unpopular among the general public. His approval rate stays at -30%, and has not changed within the last fortnight. The honeymoon is also over for Keir Starmer.
The PM and Labour leader, who saw his approval rating soar to +19 in July, now has a net score of -7% – despite the electorate largely supporting the government’s response to riots and disorder this month, with a 43% – 31% split on approvals and disapprovals.
PM, Police seen to be ‘doing a good job’ by the electorate
This data is also well-aligned with figures released by Savanta this week. Both the police and Mr. Starmer have a majority of participants who believe they both handled the ‘civil unrest’ well. Yvette Cooper, and the government in general, also landed favourable scores.
by Tom Head
2024-08-18 12:42
Although Labour’s response to the riots and disorder across the UK might have upset the odd social media-owning billionaire this month, the results from two major opinion polls indicate that the general public is relatively pleased with the government’s handling of the issue.
Post riots, Starmer and Sunak both record negative net approval ratings
After leading the Tories to crushing defeat at the General Election, Rishi Sunak remains rather unpopular among the general public. His approval rate stays at -30%, and has not changed within the last fortnight. The honeymoon is also over for Keir Starmer.
The PM and Labour leader, who saw his approval rating soar to +19 in July, now has a net score of -7% – despite the electorate largely supporting the government’s response to riots and disorder this month, with a 43% – 31% split on approvals and disapprovals.
PM, Police seen to be ‘doing a good job’ by the electorate
This data is also well-aligned with figures released by Savanta this week. Both the police and Mr. Starmer have a majority of participants who believe they both handled the ‘civil unrest’ well. Yvette Cooper, and the government in general, also landed favourable scores.
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