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Sir Keir's favourability ratings plummet, polling shows
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer talks to the media on board his plane as he flies to Washington DC, September 12, 2024

SIR KEIR STARMER’S public favourability rating has plummeted, it was revealed today, following his condemning of pensioners to freezing conditions this winter.

Polling by Ipsos found that only 32 per cent of respondents view the Prime Minister favourably — dropping six percentage points since August. 

Meanwhile, those who viewed Sir Keir unfavourably shot up by eight points to 46 per cent.

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