What do the public think of the different leaders?

Rishi Sunak: Satisfied 17%, Dissatisfied 72%
Keir Starmer: Satisfied 32% Dissatisfied 50%

And satisfaction with the government:

Government Satisfied 12% Dissatisfied 81%https://t.co/uJAnqqPttO pic.twitter.com/pdds0hlpdf

— Keiran Pedley (@keiranpedley) May 22, 2024

Longtime readers of PB know much Mike Smithson and I value leader satisfaction ratings. Whilst Starmer’s ratings aren’t historically impressive that really doesn’t matter when Sunak’s and the government’s rating are so dire.

Sunak’s decision to call a July election today may turn out to be a date which will live in infamy.

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