Why Has Starmer’s Approval Rating Tanked?

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Keir Starmer's first few weeks in office haven't been that easy, having inherited a mess and winning a lower-than-expected vote share. And, despite some optimism at the start of his premiership, Starmer appears to be going towards a never-ending disapproval rating slump.

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