Starmer's premiership in six charts
Summary
Sir Keir Starmer resigned as the UK prime minister after losing support from his MPs and Cabinet members. During his time in office from July 2024 to mid-2026, the UK economy showed some growth but energy bills increased, immigration fell, and NHS waiting list times improved slightly.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer became prime minister in July 2024 and resigned in mid-2026 after losing political support.
- Public approval of Starmer fell from 36% good ratings in August 2024 to 18% in mid-2026.
- The UK economy grew by 2.3% from mid-2024 to early 2026, faster than most G7 countries except the US.
- Inflation in household energy bills rose by about £300 due to global issues like the Iran conflict.
- Immigration and net migration to the UK decreased, with net migration down 48% in 2025 compared to 2024.
- NHS waiting times improved, with 65% of patients seen within 18 weeks by April 2026, up from 58.9%.
- The number of small boat crossings in the Channel fell 41% in early 2026 compared to 2025 but remain high overall.
- The IMF forecasts slower UK economic growth in 2026 and 2027 compared to the US and Canada.
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