Sir Keir Starmer enters 2026 amid a deepening leadership crisis, with speculation rife that the year could mark the end of his premiership. Recent polls show his approval ratings at historic lows, with Labour trailing behind Reform UK in national surveys. Key challenges include the upcoming May devolved and local elections, internal party jostling for position, and contentious policy reforms.
As of 31 December 2025, Downing Street is planning a January reset to refocus on core priorities, but doubts persist over whether it can reverse the downward trajectory.
