Strategic research & insight agency built on insights with impact.https://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lz6o5zi7ac25In our latest Substack @mrjcrouch.bsky.social looks at Keir Starmer's rock-bottom approval ratings, and how the die was cast within his first couple of months in office. Link below 👇19 Sep 2025 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz6o5zi7ac25https://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lyay7266ps2i🚨Latest Opinium Observer poll 🚨 For almost his entire time time in Downing Street, Keir Starmer has been less popular than Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson were at the same point in their premierships.07 Sep 2025 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyay7266ps2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lxcm2ai4ps2p🚨 New Opinium Observer polling 🚨 Labour’s leader is deep in the red, with Keir Starmer stuck at -41% approval now several weeks in a row. Fewer than 1 in 5 voters approve of the job he’s doing, while while 60% disapprove.26 Aug 2025 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxcm2ai4ps2phttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lwo26dde4k2oOpinium and @curiauk.bsky.social polling shows that while protections for bats and newts might annoy roughly 1 in 7, a majority of the public currently support these environmental protections. In the same polling we found 30% even think these same protections do not go far enough. [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Aug 2025 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwo26dde4k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lwekqngrhc2fNew Opinium Observer poll: 29% say nature of offence & age should be released at arrest. For names, 40% say wait until guilty verdict. On nationality (21% at arrest) & ethnicity (19% at arrest), opinion is split, but pluralities favour info release after a guilty verdict.14 Aug 2025 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwekqngrhc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3ltvx6jfxjc2yNew Opinium @theobserveruk.bsky.social #poll Keir Starmer’s approval hits record low (-41%). He is now as unpopular as Boris Johnson after ‘partygate’. Look at the full results for views on a wealth tax, Rachel Reeves, and Palestine Action protests: https://opinium.com/resource-center/opinium-voting-intention-9th-july-2025/14 Jul 2025 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltvx6jfxjc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3loc2blqtic2l🚨New polling with @ObserverUK As Reform celebrates its victories at this week’s local elections, their success can partly be attributed to the reputational damage suffered by the major parties, receiving better ratings on all key attributes apart from being tolerant:03 May 2025 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3loc2blqtic2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lnqgbtpbsk26🚨 New polling with @observeruk.bsky.social This week Keir Starmer’s approval shows another small dip from -30% to -33%, going down by 3 points.26 Apr 2025 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnqgbtpbsk26https://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3llk4kxhtdk2t🚨 New polling with @observeruk.bsky.social According to voters, this is the worst fiscal statement since the mini-budget, although not quite as bad. 43% thought the Spring Statement was bad, 12% thought it was good and 45% were not sure.29 Mar 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3llk4kxhtdk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lkyjduz3qk2k🚨 New polling with @observeruk.bsky.social After a boost to approvals last week, this week Keir Starmer’s approval drops back down to -29%, going down by 6 points.22 Mar 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkyjduz3qk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lk6or42pck26This week, Starmer's vocal support for Ukraine boosted his approval, but Farage’s silence kept his stable despite negative ratings on Ukraine. @cwp-weir.bsky.social explores a good week for Starmer and a neutral one for Farage. https://opinium.substack.com/p/starmer-is-up-thanks-to-ukraine-so12 Mar 2025 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6or42pck26https://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3ljvcrmtyuc2z🚨 New polling with @ObserverUK Against the backdrop of multiple meetings with world leaders over ending the conflict in Ukraine and Russia, Keir Starmer has enjoyed a jump in approval ratings this week. Although still strongly disapproved of overall, he has risen by 10 points.08 Mar 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljvcrmtyuc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lis4aqucik2b🚨 New polling with @observeruk.bsky.social Keir Starmer’s net approval has not changed since our last voting intention poll, remaining strongly disapproved of (-33%).22 Feb 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lis4aqucik2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3li5g2kxucc2dOur latest polling examines public opinion on Labour's potential welfare reforms. Voters are reticent about further welfare cuts, with concerns about benefit reductions and support for those unable to work. Read full insights from @priyaminhas.bsky.social here: https://opinium.substack.com/p/labours-balancing-act-on-welfare14 Feb 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3li5g2kxucc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lhovq5exx22p🚨 New polling with @observeruk.bsky.social Keir Starmer remains close to his record low with -34%, as 56% disapprove and 22% approve.08 Feb 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhovq5exx22phttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lglp6zjezs2g🚨 New polling with @observeruk.bsky.social Keir Starmer’s net approval has dipped again to a record low of -35%. His approval is down by 2 points from our last poll.25 Jan 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lglp6zjezs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lfufbyivfc2uThis week, @cwp-weir.bsky.social asks what might be next for Rachel Reeves. With a slow-moving economy, is the chancellor falling by staying still? https://open.substack.com/pub/opinium/p/can-the-chancellor-survive-the-fall?r=1sn3t2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false16 Jan 2025 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfufbyivfc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lfiio6wfdc2g🚨New polling with @observeruk.bsky.social Keir Starmer starts of 2025 with a steady net approval rating of -33% (-1, compared to our last poll).11 Jan 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfiio6wfdc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3ldwaqrpsl22xBelated link to our final poll of 2024! PM Keir Starmer holds steady at -32% approval and Kemi Badenoch drops 6 points to -12%, whilst the public's economic expectations remain pessimistic at best. Dive into the full results and tables here: t.co/MEW4TKkh7w https://t.co/MEW4TKkh7w22 Dec 2024 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldwaqrpsl22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lcn3yflli22hAs the Government unveils it's plans to employment reform, @adamdrummond.bsky.social looks at the public's surprisingly nuanced views on welfare. Read on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/opinium/p/is-public-opinion-ready-for-a-change?r=1sn3t2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Or on our website:06 Dec 2024 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcn3yflli22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lc6v3hxlq22cNew polling with @theguardian.com / The Observer Keir Starmer has seen an 8 point drop in his net approval rating after a significant uptick in the number disapproving of his performance. 22% approve of his performance vs. 54% who disapprove. This gives Starmer a net rating of -32%.30 Nov 2024 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc6v3hxlq22chttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lbtqqdbwr22uAhead of the assisted dying bill's Commons vote this week, @mrjcrouch.bsky.social teases out the nuance in the debate, using a large sample and MRP. Read here: https://opinium.substack.com/p/will-public-opinion-translate-into26 Nov 2024 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbtqqdbwr22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lbaavx2nts25Kemi Badenoch’s first days as Conservative leader have been a mixed bag. Lukewarm approval ratings, diverted media attention, and what it’ll take for her to look like a PM in waiting. @mrjcrouch.bsky.social breaks it down. https://opinium.substack.com/p/kemi-badenochs-uphill-battle-to-convince18 Nov 2024 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbaavx2nts25https://bsky.app/profile/opiniumresearch.bsky.social/post/3lb3okoxos227🚨 New polling with @theguardian.com / The Observer Keir Starmer’s net approval ratings are -24%, unchanged from two weeks ago.16 Nov 2024 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:iwb26pqgikmzclhofunfsgr5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb3okoxos227