Sir Keir Starmer has seen a significant increase in public support, with a recent Ipsos UK poll for the Evening Standard showing that more Britons believe the Labour Party is ready for power. Starmer also leads Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as the preferred choice for PM, with 44% of respondents favoring him compared to Sunak's 27% as of 5-6 June. In terms of building a strong economy, 43% of voters believe Starmer is more capable, while only 29% think Sunak can achieve this, with changes of +2 and -2 respectively. Additionally, 47% of Britons believe Starmer can bring the British people together, compared to 23% for Sunak. Net favorability ratings also show Starmer at +11%, while Sunak is at -19%.
š Share of voters who feel favourably towards... š“ Starmer: 41% š£ Farage: 31% šµ Sunak: 28% š Davey: 17% ā«ļø Galloway: 13% š¢ Denyer: 13% Via @RedfieldWilton, 5-6 June https://t.co/Ee4JItrIEe
The @focaldataHQ polling puts Nigel Farage *one point* behind Rishi Sunak on who would make the best PM ... while for @RedfieldWilton Farage is preferred (albeit still in negative numbers) https://t.co/vTPLW5fTt2
Net Favourability of Selected Public Figures (5-6 June): Keir Starmer +11% Nigel Farage -7% Angela Rayner -8% Ed Davey -8% John Swinney -10% Rishi Sunak -19% George Galloway -23% https://t.co/armERKUztI https://t.co/O8t8PqyyXX
At this moment, which of the following do Britons think would be the better PM for the UK? (5-6 June Keir Starmer 44% (-2) Rishi Sunak 27% (+1) Changes +/- 31 May - 2 June https://t.co/armERKU1Ea https://t.co/3iwQhwAsJZ
Largest lead for Keir Starmer on this question since 18 February (when his margin was 15%). Between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, who do British voters believe can build a strong economy? (31 May - 2 June) Keir Starmer 43% (+2) Rishi Sunak 29% (-2) Changes +/- 25 - 27 May https://t.co/KXTXHPIj2s
Between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, who do British voters believe can bring British people together? (31 May - 2 June) Keir Starmer 47% (+1) Rishi Sunak 23% (+1) Changes +/- 25 - 27 May https://t.co/WTX5GU51Zj
Sir Keir Starmer sees a jump in the number of Britons saying Labour ready for power as he leads Rishi Sunak as 'best PM', exclusive @IpsosUK poll for @EveningStandard https://t.co/3lvxfSoWRA