Ethan Croft
November 30, 2024
Donald Trump is more popular in Britain than Sir Keir Starmer, exclusive polling for The Telegraph has shown.
A survey conducted by Freshwater Strategy shows Mr Trump, the president-elect, has a net favourability in Britain of -24 points while the Prime Minister scored -30.
Similarly Elon Musk has a higher net favourability among UK voters than Sir Keir. He is looked on unfavourably by most voters, but less so than the prime minister with a -17 popularity rating.
Of the public figures included in the poll, Jeremy Clarkson, with a positive rating of 15 points, is the second most popular person behind the King on 27.
The former Top Gear presenter turned farmer has been in the news recently after vocally opposing the Government’s new agricultural policies.
He appeared at a major protest in Westminster last week and gave a speech in which he said Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ changes to inheritance tax relief for farmers were a mistake and urged the government to perform an about-turn.
Despite encouragement from some quarters, Mr Clarkson has ruled out a move into politics saying he would be a “terrible leader”.
Matthew Lesh, of Freshwater Strategy, said: “Keir Starmer has gone from a record-breaking landslide election victory to widespread unpopularity in a shockingly short period.
“Now, even controversial American figures like president-elect Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk are viewed more favourably among the British public.
“It should be acknowledged that none are particularly popular. Nevertheless, falling that far, that quickly – from the heights of electoral success to being less favourably regarded than globally polarising figures – raises serious questions about Starmer’s leadership and ability to regain public confidence.
“Clarkson has become the face of opposition to imposing inheritance tax on farmers, showing the power of a straight-talking reality television star entering the political fray.”
The polling also shows concern about the forthcoming Trump administration. Half of those polled said they thought the world would be less safe after he takes
office.
Forty-four per cent said the UK would be weaker during a Trump presidency and a third said they thought the UK was more likely to go to war under his leadership.
The survey also shows that most voters now trust the Tories more on the economy than Labour. Almost a third said the Conservatives would be better as “strengthening the national economy”, with close to a quarter backing Labour on the issue and 45 per cent undecided.
Labour consistently polled ahead of the Conservatives on economic credibility during the election. The party still leads on issues such as improving health care provision and building more houses.
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November 30, 2024
Donald Trump is more popular in Britain than Sir Keir Starmer, exclusive polling for The Telegraph has shown.
A survey conducted by Freshwater Strategy shows Mr Trump, the president-elect, has a net favourability in Britain of -24 points while the Prime Minister scored -30.
Similarly Elon Musk has a higher net favourability among UK voters than Sir Keir. He is looked on unfavourably by most voters, but less so than the prime minister with a -17 popularity rating.
Of the public figures included in the poll, Jeremy Clarkson, with a positive rating of 15 points, is the second most popular person behind the King on 27.
The former Top Gear presenter turned farmer has been in the news recently after vocally opposing the Government’s new agricultural policies.
He appeared at a major protest in Westminster last week and gave a speech in which he said Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ changes to inheritance tax relief for farmers were a mistake and urged the government to perform an about-turn.
Despite encouragement from some quarters, Mr Clarkson has ruled out a move into politics saying he would be a “terrible leader”.
Matthew Lesh, of Freshwater Strategy, said: “Keir Starmer has gone from a record-breaking landslide election victory to widespread unpopularity in a shockingly short period.
“Now, even controversial American figures like president-elect Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk are viewed more favourably among the British public.
“It should be acknowledged that none are particularly popular. Nevertheless, falling that far, that quickly – from the heights of electoral success to being less favourably regarded than globally polarising figures – raises serious questions about Starmer’s leadership and ability to regain public confidence.
“Clarkson has become the face of opposition to imposing inheritance tax on farmers, showing the power of a straight-talking reality television star entering the political fray.”
The polling also shows concern about the forthcoming Trump administration. Half of those polled said they thought the world would be less safe after he takes
office.
Forty-four per cent said the UK would be weaker during a Trump presidency and a third said they thought the UK was more likely to go to war under his leadership.
The survey also shows that most voters now trust the Tories more on the economy than Labour. Almost a third said the Conservatives would be better as “strengthening the national economy”, with close to a quarter backing Labour on the issue and 45 per cent undecided.
Labour consistently polled ahead of the Conservatives on economic credibility during the election. The party still leads on issues such as improving health care provision and building more houses.
Donald Trump more popular with British voters than Keir Starmer
Donald Trump is more popular in Britain than Sir Keir Starmer, exclusive polling for The Telegraph has shown.
