52% say UK going in wrong direction
The Herald|August 19, 2024
MORE than half of people think Britain is “moving in the wrong direction”, according to a poll which shows a drop in favourability for Sir Keir Starmer and his Cabinet.
52% say UK going in wrong direction

The poll by Ipsos, conducted between August 9-12, showed a postGeneral Election drop in the perception of the Prime Minister, as well as his deputy Angela Rayner and Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Of those polled, 22% said that they think things in Britain are heading in the right direction, 52% in the wrong direction and 19% neither.

Sir Keir remains the most popular politician asked about, with 38% having a favourable opinion towards the Prime Minister and 38% unfavourable.

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