The public has sent a strong message to Keir Starmer that urgent action is needed to address concerns. According to exclusive Deltapoll research, Labour is polling at 20%, trailing behind Reform at 30% and the Tories at 19%. Despite coming into power last year and achieving some milestones, Labour still has ground to cover in the polls.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined plans for significant policy changes in 2026, aiming to turn renewal into reality with initiatives such as boosting neighborhood policing, removing the two-child benefit cap, freezing rail fares, and cutting energy bills. However, leadership approval ratings for the PM are concerning, with a net score of -46. The upcoming local elections, including the Holyrood election in Scotland and the Senedd election in Wales, are crucial moments on the political calendar.
Kemi Badenoch’s approval rating stands at -9, with a notable portion of the public undecided on her performance. Despite Reform’s lead in the polls, Nigel Farage’s approval rating remains at -4, showing a lack of trust in his party on various issues.
Reform UK faces significant distrust from the public, with 42% expressing mistrust on defense matters and 50% on economic issues. The party’s immigration and education policies also face skepticism, with 46% distrusting them on immigration and 43% on education.
Joe Twyman, Co-founder and Director of Deltapoll, highlighted the challenges faced by the Labour government and Keir Starmer in 2025. With several years until the next general election, there is a window of opportunity for the government to improve public opinion and reverse current trends. However, as time passes without positive changes in public sentiment, the task ahead becomes increasingly daunting.