Most Labour members think Starmer cannot revive party fortunes, poll finds
Summary
Most members of the Labour Party do not believe Prime Minister Keir Starmer can improve the party's chances in future elections, and 45% think he should step down. Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, is the favored potential leader, but party rules currently prevent him from running for parliament.Key Facts
- 51% of Labour members think Starmer cannot improve the party’s poll numbers.
- 45% of members say Prime Minister Starmer should resign his leadership.
- Andy Burnham is the preferred successor for 42% of members surveyed.
- Burnham cannot run for parliament because Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) blocks his candidacy.
- More than a third of Labour members have considered leaving the party.
- Labour faced election losses in England, Scotland, and Wales, with other parties like Reform UK and the SNP gaining ground.
- Labour’s governing NEC does not plan to change its position on Burnham’s parliamentary runs unless Starmer changes his mind.
- The poll included over 1,000 party members and showed growing dissatisfaction with current leadership.
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