Kemi Has Highest Leader Satisfaction Ratings - for Now
The latest data from Ipsos shows that whilst the Starmer-led government faces intense public criticism, opposition leaders have yet to secure a definitive personal breakthrough with the British electorate.
- Kemi Badenoch registers the highest individual satisfaction among the leaders asked about at 28%, with 50% dissatisfied, yielding a net score of -22 (no change from May).
- Nigel Farage has 26% of British adults satisfied with his performance as Reform UK leader, but 63% report being dissatisfied (+6ppts vs May). This position may have worsened with more revelations in the press about undeclared funding.
- Zack Polanski and Ed Davey follow closely behind, with 23% and 19% satisfaction respectively, giving both a net score of -25.
The public is generally sceptical of how ready the opposition parties are for government. Only 1 in 5 adults (21%) believe Reform is ready to form the next government —a drop from 25% in January and 29% last September. 62% currently disagree Reform UK are ready (+9 points from September). Similarly, just 19% agree that the Conservative Party is ready for government, though this is up from 14% in January. 58% disagree but this is down from 64% in September.
This is all ahead of the expected coronation of Andy Burnham and the bounce he may bring to the fortunes of his party.
