Britain’s Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is facing mounting criticism from voters, with fresh polling by YouGov for The Times newspaper painting a grim picture of the government’s performance and public sentiment. Descriptions of Labour as “incompetent,” “dishonest,” and “unsuccessful” have become prevalent among a majority of respondents, with only 12 percent of voters considering the government a success so far. Labour’s once-strong lead on economic trust has dissipated, with just 21 percent of voters now favoring the party on economic management compared to 24 percent for the Conservatives. This marks a significant reversal from last year when Labour held a nine-point advantage. Economic dissatisfaction is widespread, with 71 percent of respondents expressing a negative view of the government’s handling of the economy, up from 4 percent earlier. Labour’s own voter base is increasingly disillusioned. Among those who backed the party in last year’s general election, 46 percent now feel disappointed, and only 34 percent believe the party has performed well. Starmer’s personal approval ratings are similarly faltering, with 42 percent of Labour voters expressing dissatisfaction with his leadership. The emergence of Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, poses a significant challenge to the traditional two-party system. Farage’s party is gaining traction […]