National poll shows two thirds of voters want Starmer out.
Keir Starmer is facing a surge of public discontent, with a new poll indicating that a clear majority of voters believe he should step down, while many are also calling for a fresh general election.
The findings point to a sharp collapse in support, not only among the wider electorate but within Labour’s own ranks. A significant share of those who backed the party in the 2024 general election now say the Prime Minister should resign.
The research, carried out by JL Partners, suggests dissatisfaction cuts across all parts of the country and spans every age group, underlining the scale of the challenge confronting Labour’s leadership.
According to the poll, 64 per cent of respondents think Sir Keir should leave office, compared with just 18 per cent who believe he should remain. Among Labour voters from the last election, nearly half said they would prefer him to go now.
James Johnson, co-founder of JL Partners, said the figures reflect an unusually rapid breakdown in political loyalty, noting that it is rare for a governing party’s own supporters to favour another election so soon after coming to power.
He warned that such a shift places the Prime Minister in a highly vulnerable position, particularly with local elections approaching.
Labour has sought to present Sir Keir as an experienced international figure during a period of global instability, but expectations for next month’s elections remain bleak.
Forecasts suggest the party could lose around 1,900 council seats, representing a substantial share of those up for grabs.
Reform is expected to be the main beneficiary, with projections indicating it could gain more than 2,000 councillors. The Greens are also tipped to make notable advances, while the Conservatives are predicted to suffer further losses, potentially exceeding 1,000 seats.
Nigel Farage’s party has made the Prime Minister’s unpopularity central to its campaign strategy, preparing to launch the slogan “Vote Reform, Get Starmer Out.”
The Green Party has likewise targeted Labour’s record, unveiling its own campaign message, “Vote Green, Let’s Make Hope Normal Again.”
When asked what outcome might most likely force Sir Keir from office, the largest group of voters pointed to a Reform victory in the local elections. Far fewer said the same of a Conservative or Green win.
Separate polling adds to the difficult picture, with large majorities expressing dissatisfaction with Sir Keir’s performance and holding an unfavourable view of him overall.
In national voting intention surveys, Reform has maintained a lead over Labour for the past year, while the Greens have gained momentum under the leadership of Zack Polanski.
The latest polling averages place Reform in first place, followed by the Conservatives, Labour, the Greens and the Liberal Democrats, leaving Labour squeezed on multiple fronts.
More than 5,000 council seats will be contested across England in May, including every London borough, alongside elections for six regional mayors.
Earlier attempts by Labour to delay some of the votes drew criticism from opponents, who accused the party of trying to limit electoral losses. The proposal was later dropped following the threat of legal action.
