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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Toby Helm Political editor

Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks on RFA Tidespring at Cammell Laird dock, in Birkenhead, north-west England on 6 March.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks on RFA Tidespring at Cammell Laird dock, in Birkenhead, north-west England on 6 March. Photograph: Paul Ellis/Reuters

Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to the White House and shocked Europe by withdrawing political and military support for Ukraine, according to the latest Opinium poll for the Observer.

Starmer’s Labour government as a whole has also gained public support for its response to the global turbulence caused by Trump’s return – on security and economic issues. His personal ratings have risen by 10% – albeit from an alarmingly low point – compared with a month ago.

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