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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
John Rentoul

Voices: First Sadiq, now Andy… will no one rid Keir Starmer of his turbulent mayors?

Who is the most popular politician among Labour members? It is not Keir Starmer: more party members have an unfavourable view of him than a favourable one, according to the latest poll.

It is not Angela Rayner, although she is favourably regarded by 73 per cent of party members. Nor is it Ed Miliband, the most popular member of the cabinet – even though a remarkable 81 per cent of members have a favourable view of him.

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