Half of Voters Challenge Labour's Honesty

Labour’s Big Test: Can They Do the Job?

With Parliament back in action next week, the Big Question is: how will the Labour Government convince folks that they’re up to the task?

Public Sentiment (What the poll says)

51% of respondents think Labour won’t nail the challenges facing the UK.
33% feel hopeful that Labour can get the job done.
Only 16% say a re‑elected Conservative government would have done better.
Meanwhile, 33% aren’t leaning toward either party.

Labour Supporters (Their own view)

71% of Labour voters are cheering from the sidelines.
21% of them also feel doubtful.

Why Labour Still Leads

Despite the split views, 35% of the crowd consider Labour the most likely option to actually beat the odds over the next five years. It looks like loyalty is strong, even when the odds feel a touch gloomy.

As the parliamentary calendar turns, all eyes will be on whether the Prime Minister can turn these numbers into some kind of winning story.

Starmer approval rating drops again

Keir Starmer’s Approval Saga: From “Guru” to “Goosey”

In the past two weeks, Sir Keir Starmer’s net approval rating has plummeted to -13%—down from a previously less bruising -7%. It’s only a hair’s breadth above his worst ever score: -14% back in 2022.

What’s Squeaking Him (and the Public) lately?

Starmer’s “good vibes” are still clinging on to these three knock‑on points:

Being competent – +3
Decisive – +2
Getting things done – +2

But the public’s “no‑no’s” are flooding in:

Having similar views to mine – -22
Representing what most people think – -17
Being in touch with ordinary people – -14

Where He’s Chipped In

Since the last election, Starmer’s “decisive” score has gone from a shaky -2 to a solid +2—a dark‑blue rally in a sea of green. Touch‑point’s, however, are looking… less rosy:

In touch with people – fell from +4 to a chilly -14
Representing what most people think – slipped from +1 to -17
Being trustworthy – moved from -3 to -11

In short, Starmer’s network of “stepping other people’s shoes” is getting thinner by the minute—time to start taking better care of the shoes!

A painful budget might be necessary, but it’s seen as unfair

How the Public Lines Up on Labour’s Budget and Other Policies

Budget Pain & Fairness

About 39 % of people say Labour’s new budget will feel like a “painful” blow to their pockets, while 34 % reckon it won’t hit hard at all. However, check this out: half of all respondents (50 %) think Labour will make the money‑cutting and tax‑raising decisions unfair, whereas only 21 % believe it could actually be fair.

In short, a lot of voters are worried the government will be tough‑knocking with a splash of favor‑bias.

Two‑Child Benefit Limit – Keep or Scrap?

More than half of the crowd (55 %) support keeping the two‑child benefit cap, whereas 26 % want it ripped apart. If it’s a Labour‑voter survey:

52 % back the limit
31 % feel it should be abandoned

Winter Fuel Payment – Universal or Means‑Tested?

Nearly 50 % (49 %) want the winter fuel hand‑out to stay free‑for‑all, while 37 % think the Chancellor is right to switch it to a means‑tested system. Labour supporters seem to favor the latter approach:

52 % say the payment should be means‑tested

Opinion on the New Government’s Chance

James Crouch, head of policy and public affairs at Opinium, called out the public mood:
“Despite saddling the previous government with the UK’s woes, a 51 % reader remains pessimistic about the new administration’s prospects. Fairness and transparency concerns are creeping up—nearly half of voters doubt Labour’s honesty during the campaigns and fear the coming budget will be anything but equitable.”