"Little more than a year ago, in July 2024, Starmer led Labour to a landslide victory. Labour became by far the biggest party in the House of Commons, with 411 seats, a majority of 174. That is such a significant majority that it was widely assumed that Labour, and Starmer, would get at least two terms 10 years to impose their vision of the UK after 14 years of the Conservatives."
"Instead, polls have the rebel Reform, previously viewed as a protest party, on track to win the next election on the back of rising anger about the economy and immigration. One poll, the Sunday Times MRP survey released in recent days, has Starmer as the most unpopular PM ever. As the Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham makes noises about mounting a leadership bid, it is possible that Starmer is removed before the next election."
"Starmer's woes fall into three categories practical challenges, poor optics and scandals. The scandals are to do with tax he and his now departed deputy, Angela Rayner, did, or did not pay, on property. Starmer bought a field at the back of his parents' house for 20,000 pounds ($27,000) so they could keep donkeys. He later sold it for 300,000 pounds ($400,000), and it is unclear whether he"
In July 2024 Keir Starmer led Labour to a landslide victory, securing 411 seats and a 174-seat majority. The large majority suggested Labour could expect at least two terms to implement its agenda after 14 years of Conservative rule. Polling has since shifted, with Reform rising on anger about the economy and immigration and a Sunday Times MRP poll recording Starmer as the most unpopular prime minister ever. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is signalling a leadership bid and removal before the 2029 election is possible. Voter frustration centers on perceived lack of change, economic feelings, practical governance challenges, poor optics, and property tax scandals.
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