Sunak and Starmer Struggle to Gain Public Favor Ahead of General Election, Sky Poll Reveals

In a recent survey conducted for Sky News, 68% of participants labeled Rishi Sunak as an ineffective prime minister, while nearly half expressed skepticism about Sir Keir Starmer's capabilities. As the general election looms just a few weeks ahead, it seems neither leader has managed to capture the favor of the electorate.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 9:

According to exclusive polling for Sky News, Rishi Sunak has performed poorly as prime minister since assuming the role two years ago.

According to a recent YouGov survey carried out on Monday and Tuesday, the Conservative Party trails the Labour Party by 27 points as the general election approaches.

The poll revealed dissatisfaction with the leader of the Conservatives.

However, the numbers weren't much more favorable for Sir Keir Starmer, as 47% of respondents said he would be "a bad prime minister" if he emerged victorious in the July 4 election.

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In a setback for Mr. Sunak, 19% of those who cast their votes for the Conservatives in 2019 plan to support Reform in the upcoming election, whereas 14% intend to switch their allegiance to Labour.

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The survey revealed that 42% of citizens believe their financial situation has deteriorated over the past six months, 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 the 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 crucial vote is the one scheduled for July 4th, where everyone has the chance to determine our path forward – that's where my attention is," he stated.

"As I trust you'll observe, I'm putting in maximum effort to engage with as many individuals as possible in the coming five weeks."

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