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Starmer's Labour Struggles with Low Approval Ahead of 2029 Election

7/4/2025

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After a year in power, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government grapples with low approval ratings and sluggish advancements on critical issues like housing and crime. While there have been slight gains in average pay and energy costs, public frustration lingers, especially over NHS delays and crumbling roads. The next general election looms in spring 2029.

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After a year in power, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government grapples with low approval ratings and sluggish advancements on critical issues like housing and crime. While there have been slight gains in average pay and energy costs, public frustration lingers, especially over NHS delays and crumbling roads. The next general election looms in spring 2029.