Keir Starmer's personal approval rating has fallen to a net score of -18 — his lowest since entering Downing Street — according to a YouGov poll conducted this week, as voters grow increasingly sceptical about the government's stewardship of the economy.
The poll, conducted among 2,104 adults between Monday and Wednesday, shows 29% of voters approve of the Prime Minister's performance and 47% disapprove, with 24% expressing no opinion.
What Is Driving the Fall
Economic dissatisfaction is the primary driver. Only 28% of respondents say the government is managing the economy well, down from 41% in January. Rising council tax bills, continued pressure on household budgets, and what critics describe as a lack of a credible growth strategy are cited most frequently as sources of dissatisfaction.
The government's handling of the winter fuel payment cut — now restricting the payment to pension credit recipients — continues to attract negative sentiment, particularly among older voters who had previously supported Labour.
The Comparative Picture
Labour's party lead over the Conservatives remains at six points — suggesting that voter dissatisfaction is not yet converting into support for the opposition. The beneficiary of falling Labour support is more often "would not vote" or Reform UK than the Conservatives.
Downing Street Response
A Number 10 spokesperson said the Prime Minister was focused on the long-term economic plan rather than "short-term polling fluctuations," and pointed to falling NHS waiting lists and the government's clean energy achievements as evidence of delivery on manifesto commitments.
