Farage’s approval rating flops as new PM Burnham surges in popularity

WorldPolitics
30 Jul 2026 • 7:41 PM MYT
The Independent
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Farage’s approval rating flops as new PM Burnham surges in popularity

  • Nigel Farage's approval rating has dropped to an all-time low of -32 per cent, according to a new More in Common poll, marking its lowest point since the 2024 general election.
  • New prime minister Andy Burnham's approval rating has surged to +19 per cent, outranking Sir Keir Starmer's previous high shortly after taking office.
  • Reform UK's support has fallen to 24 per cent, placing them behind Labour (28 per cent) for the first time in over a year, with the Conservatives on 22 per cent.
  • The decline in Farage's popularity is linked to recent negative headlines, including questions over undeclared gifts and benefits from a convicted fraudster.
  • Polling experts suggest Farage's decision to call a by-election has limited his media exposure, while Andy Burnham has successfully dominated the news agenda with consumer-friendly policies.

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