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74% of Brits Say Country Is 'Broken' Under Starmer

10/10/2025

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A JL Partners poll finds 74% of British adults believe the country is “broken,” across Conservative (76%), Liberal Democrats (66%), and Labour supporters (59%).
The findings show disillusionment with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Labour Party) over the migrant crisis and the proposed Digital ID system.
Many view the Digital ID plan as infringing personal freedoms.
Starmer has criticized those highlighting problems, saying they wish for the country’s failure.

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A JL Partners poll finds 74% of British adults believe the country is “broken,” across Conservative (76%), Liberal Democrats (66%), and Labour supporters (59%).
The findings show disillusionment with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Labour Party) over the migrant crisis and the proposed Digital ID system.
Many view the Digital ID plan as infringing personal freedoms.
Starmer has criticized those highlighting problems, saying they wish for the country’s failure.