Another day, another dire poll for Labour. YouGov’s latest approval rating survey paints a grim picture for the government, with a staggering 59% of the public now disapproving of Labour’s record – that’s up four percentage points from earlier this month. Meanwhile, only 18% of people approve. Not the “change” Labour was hoping for…
The figures, gathered between December 7th and 9th, came just after Starmer’s “Plan for Change” speech last week. Before Starmer’s 19th relaunch, the numbers were a little less bleak. YouGov had Labour’s approval at 22%, and an Ipsos poll showed 53% of the public were dissatisfied with the government. Starmer’s bold and clear plan clearly went down like a lead balloon with voters…
Speaking at his speech on how to achieve “progressive capitalism” Wes Streeting fired a dig and Andy Burnham:
“Bond markets are not bond villains and fiscal rules matter.”