Public Trust Wanes: Sunak and Starmer Struggle to Win Favor Ahead of General Election, Poll Reveals

In a new survey conducted for Sky News, 68% of respondents labeled Rishi Sunak a 'poor prime minister', while nearly half expressed skepticism about Sir Keir Starmer's capabilities, as both leaders fail to impress voters ahead of the looming general election.

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According to exclusive polling data for Sky News, Rishi Sunak has been performing poorly as prime minister since he assumed office two years ago.

A recent survey by YouGov, conducted this Monday and Tuesday, shows the Conservative Party trailing Labour by 27 points as the general election approaches.

The poll revealed dissatisfaction with the leader of the Conservatives.

However, Sir Keir Starmer also appeared to struggle in the polls, as 47% of respondents indicated that he would be "a bad prime minister" should he emerge victorious in the election on July 4.

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In a setback for Mr. Sunak, 19% of those who supported the Conservatives in 2019 indicated they would switch their allegiance to Reform in the upcoming election, while another 14% stated they would vote for Labour.

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The survey revealed that 42% of citizens believe their financial situation has deteriorated compared to six months earlier, even though the prime minister and his cabinet have consistently claimed that the economy is on the mend.

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A mere 14% of respondents reported feeling more prosperous.

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During a Q&A session earlier today, Mr. Sunak expressed that he was "not concerned about the polls," despite a series of unfavorable figures for the Conservatives.

"The decisive vote comes on July 4th, when everyone has the opportunity to shape our destiny. That’s where my attention is," he stated.

"As I trust you'll notice, I'm putting in a tremendous effort to engage with as many individuals as possible in the upcoming five weeks."

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