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Labour's Approval Plummets to Record Low of 11%

1/7/2026

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The Labour Government's net approval rating stands at -59 on the YouGov tracker, with 70% disapproval.
This decline followed Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, as he attempted to reset his premiership.
The current approval rating is the lowest since Starmer took power.
Rishi Sunak's government had a net approval score of -63 in October 2022.
Labour's approval has fallen to a joint record low of 11 percent.

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Story summary

The Labour Government's net approval rating stands at -59 on the YouGov tracker, with 70% disapproval.
This decline followed Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, as he attempted to reset his premiership.
The current approval rating is the lowest since Starmer took power.
Rishi Sunak's government had a net approval score of -63 in October 2022.
Labour's approval has fallen to a joint record low of 11 percent.