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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Alex Clark and Ashley Kirk

How Keir Starmer’s polling became one of the worst in the west – in charts

Line chart showing global leader popularity comparatively - with images of Keir Starmer, Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni, pictured, enjoy higher net approval ratings than Keir Starmer. Composite: Reuters / The Guardian / Guardian Design

By his own admission, Keir Starmer has focused intently on foreign affairs since entering No 10, mediating between Europe and the US.

But a year after his election, the British prime minister is standing out on the global stage for another reason: his approval rating at home is among the lowest of any western leader.

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