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Public favourability for both Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves has fallen sharply, according to a poll.
As the government faces criticism for withdrawing winter fuel payments from all but the poorest pensioners, research this month found 32% of people viewed the prime minister favourably, a six-percentage point drop since August.
Those who view Sir Keir unfavourably increased by eight points to 46% over the same period, leaving a net score of minus 14 compared with a net score of zero last month.
The percentage who view Sir Keir unfavourably matches the highest level of negativity previously recorded for him by Ipsos following the Hartlepool by-election in 2021, which the Conservatives won from Labour with a swing of almost 16%.
The chancellor, who has warned of difficult choices ahead of the budget on 30 October, has seen her favourability fall by four points to 23%, at a time her unfavourability has risen by nine points to 44%.
This resulted in a net score of minus 21 in September compared with a score of minus eight in August.
The proportion of people who view the Labour Party favourably has fallen by four points to 36%, while unfavourability has increased by eight points to 45%.
As the government faces criticism for withdrawing winter fuel payments from all but the poorest pensioners, research this month found 32% of people viewed the prime minister favourably, a six-percentage point drop since August.
Those who view Sir Keir unfavourably increased by eight points to 46% over the same period, leaving a net score of minus 14 compared with a net score of zero last month.
The percentage who view Sir Keir unfavourably matches the highest level of negativity previously recorded for him by Ipsos following the Hartlepool by-election in 2021, which the Conservatives won from Labour with a swing of almost 16%.
The chancellor, who has warned of difficult choices ahead of the budget on 30 October, has seen her favourability fall by four points to 23%, at a time her unfavourability has risen by nine points to 44%.
This resulted in a net score of minus 21 in September compared with a score of minus eight in August.
The proportion of people who view the Labour Party favourably has fallen by four points to 36%, while unfavourability has increased by eight points to 45%.
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Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, Starmer said Thatcher had “set loose our natural entrepreneurialism” during her time as prime minister.
In the article, Starmer pointed to Labour prime ministers of the past – Tony Blair and Clement Attleee – as well as Thatcher, as examples of how politicians can effect meaningful change.
6 months later ...he removes the picture of Thatcher from No 10, This geyser is Dodgy.
In the article, Starmer pointed to Labour prime ministers of the past – Tony Blair and Clement Attleee – as well as Thatcher, as examples of how politicians can effect meaningful change.
6 months later ...he removes the picture of Thatcher from No 10, This geyser is Dodgy.
This guy is beyond delusional, he's alienated pensioners with the winter fuel payment and will soon alienate another few million voters by scrapping single person discount for Council tax, he is the man that makes people poorer.
so populism has been replaced by hateism ?
.....aint that a crime in the U K
.....aint that a crime in the U K
Very few of the 'anyone but Tories' brigade springing to his defence I note.
Tories cant talk can they
their tenure was a bigger embarrassment
UK needs REFORM
their tenure was a bigger embarrassment
UK needs REFORM
what a ludicrous premise.
Thatcher was divide & rule
Thatcher was divide & rule
Yep... and along came Starmer .....with the bullshine
"Margaret Thatcher called it the 'first duty of government' - she was right. An expression of individual liberty - our rights and responsibilities, but also of justice, of fairness, of equality - one rule for all.
"That’s the principle I’ve been proud to serve all my adult life. As a human rights lawyer, fighting for families with young children, trying to escape mould-infested accommodation, or for freedom of speech in the McLibel case."
He used his speech to repeat claims that Labour is now the "party of law and order" and accused the Conservatives of being out of touch.
"Margaret Thatcher called it the 'first duty of government' - she was right. An expression of individual liberty - our rights and responsibilities, but also of justice, of fairness, of equality - one rule for all.
"That’s the principle I’ve been proud to serve all my adult life. As a human rights lawyer, fighting for families with young children, trying to escape mould-infested accommodation, or for freedom of speech in the McLibel case."
He used his speech to repeat claims that Labour is now the "party of law and order" and accused the Conservatives of being out of touch.
^ A public company where 'supporters' pay subscriptions and yet not 'members' of the reform party.
Call them the Brexit party rather than Reform too btw,a bit more honest.
Where are they getting their donations from,are some the same sources as what was given to the ERG who seemed to have been doing some things for their own ends and not giving a tuppenny feck for working man Joe Bloggs?
Call them the Brexit party rather than Reform too btw,a bit more honest.
Where are they getting their donations from,are some the same sources as what was given to the ERG who seemed to have been doing some things for their own ends and not giving a tuppenny feck for working man Joe Bloggs?
There is the "Reform Party" and there is just reform, I know the UK political system needs Reform, not sure that the "Party" isn't just another UK mickey mouse party jumping on the bandwagon
Okay,i assumed you were alluding to the party rather than reform itself, just to clarify reform is needed without the reform party.
Where is the Common Sense ?
Letting in illegal immigrants putting them up in hotels
Calling people extreme racists because they complain their communities are being invaded
Letting terrorist sympathisers live in their capital city
Making O A P 's freeze during winter
Letting in illegal immigrants putting them up in hotels
Calling people extreme racists because they complain their communities are being invaded
Letting terrorist sympathisers live in their capital city
Making O A P 's freeze during winter
Common sense ain't that common Iris and besides it won't have any place in the future that beckons for us ..
‘War Is Peace. Freedom Is Slavery' .. yada yada - just expect the opposite and you won't be disappointed
He's just getting warmed up imo
‘War Is Peace. Freedom Is Slavery' .. yada yada - just expect the opposite and you won't be disappointed
He's just getting warmed up imo
When Kameltoe Harris repeatedly dodges questions and starts with a response about her 'middle class upbringing where everyone had spanking new lawns and that she supports them all the way ... which demographic d'ya think will have a big fat ugly target on their backs should she succeed ?
Between
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lines
one
must
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Between
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one
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Blurred Lines
Tesco Clubcard data to warn shoppers when they are buying too many unhealthy items, boom shiny
Privacy died decades ago
youtube.com/watch?v=mubkHgfzoeo
Bless
Tesco Clubcard data to warn shoppers when they are buying too many unhealthy items, boom shiny
Privacy died decades ago
youtube.com/watch?v=mubkHgfzoeo
Bless
the only lines we are going to be reading soon are those that survive government censorship
Such a scam when they be Behind the curve by decades
You're twistin' my melon man
call the cops
We
China
call the cops
We
China
cracking day Lockstep - can't wait for the other guns things planned
Bus stops, zoos, rooftop bars and cafe terraces are among the locations where all smoking should be banned, the commission has said.
The EU is aiming to reduce its smoking population from around 25% now to less than 5% of the total by 2040,
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Ban junk food
Eat the rich
Keane - Everybody's Changing
Bus stops, zoos, rooftop bars and cafe terraces are among the locations where all smoking should be banned, the commission has said.
The EU is aiming to reduce its smoking population from around 25% now to less than 5% of the total by 2040,
Next
Ban junk food
Eat the rich
Keane - Everybody's Changing
They could not have been more unpopular with me before the election never mind now. All of the things that I predicted they would do (but was rubbished on here) has turned out to be correct-apart from a new tax on savings which will arrive in the budget. Meanwhile anyone in a Union that supports Labour is getting an above inflation pay rise. Almost everyone else is already worse off. And they repeatedly accused the Tories of supporting their own voters!
How could he wear clothes bought by a Labour peer? No wonder the Labour Party harbours Islamists and extremists. Even Ms Rayner the Deputy PM, and Ms Reeves the Chancellor who constantly preaches to the nation hard decisions have to be made eg cancellation of Winter Heating payment accept clothes from wealthy donors.
These socialists are political scums, and as long as they are feathering their own nests or self-benefiting they do not practise what they preach.
Shame on Sir Starmer; shame on Lady Starmer; shame on Ms Rayner; shame on Ms Reeves!!
These socialists are political scums, and as long as they are feathering their own nests or self-benefiting they do not practise what they preach.
Shame on Sir Starmer; shame on Lady Starmer; shame on Ms Rayner; shame on Ms Reeves!!
All the fuss over an extra £300 for the woke boomers.
What a lucky generation, always got handouts.
University education paid for by taxpayers, Got social housing when they were your adults, defined benefit pensions & now they are getting older they see the NHS protected from austerity.
Never in the course of human history has so mush been taken by so few.
What a lucky generation, always got handouts.
University education paid for by taxpayers, Got social housing when they were your adults, defined benefit pensions & now they are getting older they see the NHS protected from austerity.
Never in the course of human history has so mush been taken by so few.
Never in the course of human history has so mush been taken by so few.
Two tier free gear claimed he was in charge this morning. What an utter embarrassment he is.
The most sickening of this episode is Sir Starmer, Lady Starmer, Ms Rayner and Ms Reeves can all afford to buy their own gears including glassed yet they accepted these without even considering it was in good taste, and could be construed as "bribes".
Why did these senior government reps not offer to buy their own, and instead asked the donors to donate the equivalent sum to charities or the food banks? These political scums think they are beyond the pale, and deserve the gifts themselves. This really makes my blood boil, and if I'm not a human being I'd wish them ill-health.
True political scums!!
Why did these senior government reps not offer to buy their own, and instead asked the donors to donate the equivalent sum to charities or the food banks? These political scums think they are beyond the pale, and deserve the gifts themselves. This really makes my blood boil, and if I'm not a human being I'd wish them ill-health.
True political scums!!
I meant "it was not in good taste and could be construed as bribes".
They are 'bribes', or at least sweeteners. Father Xmas got a number 10 pass.
Of course they were political bribes. Nobody gives away something valuable without reciprocation in the future esp to politicians. These 5 individuals are not related to the donors.
They are the Labour scums of the highest order. A modern-day political Robin Hood in reverse.
They are the Labour scums of the highest order. A modern-day political Robin Hood in reverse.
Corrupt and incompetent, with people like comical lammy in high office. Struggle to last 5 months never mind 5 years.
If they cannot afford clothing despite earning nearly £100k per annum plus benefits go to a charity shop or Primark like some on the dole or benefits.
How can these individuals keep their positions as public figures? I think the sums involved ought to be paid back by these 5 individuals and donated to charities. This must be the lowest of low in politics. Unbelievable!!
How can these individuals keep their positions as public figures? I think the sums involved ought to be paid back by these 5 individuals and donated to charities. This must be the lowest of low in politics. Unbelievable!!
Poor people are usually more genuine, hospitable and generous; rich people are more demanding, disingenuous and greedy.
Politicians use to be more honest when they just accepted a brown envelope.
Now we have the PM giving access to whoever gets his wife the nicest pair of knickers.
Now we have the PM giving access to whoever gets his wife the nicest pair of knickers.
That's me done with the Labour Party for good. If its leader and PM does not think that it's wrong to accept gifts from a Labour peer declare or not that I'll not have confidence in the judgement of this leader.
A charisma-less and inexperienced politician can become the Prime Minister UK Plc will have a bleak future. Sir Starmer could be as sh1t as Mr Corbyn eg Sir Starmer a high profile career lawyer with qualifications, but out-of-touch with the ordinary people; Mr Corbyn has never held a proper job, and qualification-less except at the picket line with a megaphone.
Both at the opposite end of the spectrum yet can be leader of the Labour Party is shockingly sad for UK Plc.
A charisma-less and inexperienced politician can become the Prime Minister UK Plc will have a bleak future. Sir Starmer could be as sh1t as Mr Corbyn eg Sir Starmer a high profile career lawyer with qualifications, but out-of-touch with the ordinary people; Mr Corbyn has never held a proper job, and qualification-less except at the picket line with a megaphone.
Both at the opposite end of the spectrum yet can be leader of the Labour Party is shockingly sad for UK Plc.
Starmer would have been barred from accepting any handouts at the dpp, and know why, so it's not anything to do with lack of political nous, and everything to do with entitlement. He simply thinks he's above everyone else and thoroughly deserves it.
"It began in October 1994 when The Guardian newspaper alleged that London's most successful parliamentary lobbyist, Ian Greer of Ian Greer Associates, had bribed two Conservative Members of Parliament to ask parliamentary questions and perform other tasks on behalf of the Egyptian owner of Harrods department store"
Totally CORRUPT governance needs REFORM
Totally CORRUPT governance needs REFORM
Indeed 'Cider'. Sir Starmer thinks as he's "the corridor of power" he's beyond reproach. These 5 individuals are scums and steeped in self-entitlement. If I see Sir Starmer or his Mrs or Ms Rayner or Ms Reeves I'd call them political scums and an embarrassment to the Labour Party which believe in the grass roots and socialism - not self-gratification and self-interest.
The Labour fanboys are still very quiet, a surprising lack of support for their man.
The w@nker has his own unique pension, in his own name, enacted in an act of parliament ffs
Thatcher was not perfect by any means. No politician has ever been, or will ever be. She personally dragged us from the hellhole of the winter of discontent, unions running the country, three day weeks and intermittent power. A place where we seem to be heading back to pretty rapidly.
It makes me proud to be British, knowing that the French Government will collect my direct debit every month for my electricity. 
Yes, they own the three hospitals in our area, unless they've sold them on for a profit. PFI anyone?
PPE anyone?
Well, not anyone, just my mates tbf
Well, not anyone, just my mates tbf
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