Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed his "historical unpopularity" and record-low approval ratings during an interview with BBC's Laura Kuenssberg. Starmer attributed the public criticism to the challenges of governing amidst economic pressures and complex global issues, including Labour’s response to international crises. Despite polls indicating widespread voter dissatisfaction, he stressed the importance of stability and decisive action over short-term popularity. The Prime Minister expressed confidence in remaining in his post "this time next year", defining leadership as a test of results rather than immediate public approval. In fullKeir Starmer addresses his ‘historical unpopularity’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Starmer opens up on public criticism amid record-low approval ratings
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed his "historical unpopularity" and record-low approval ratings during an interview with BBC's Laura Kuenssberg. Starmer attributed the public criticism to the challenges of governing amidst economic pressures and complex global issues, including Labour’s response to international crises. Despite polls indicating widespread voter dissatisfaction, he stressed the importance of stability and decisive action over short-term popularity. The Prime Minister expressed confidence in remaining in his post "this time next year", defining leadership as a test of results rather than immediate public approval. In fullKeir Starmer addresses his ‘historical unpopularity’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
