Reform poll delivers fresh blow to Starmer

PoliticsOpinion
30 Jul 2025 • 11:12 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • New polling reveals that Reform voters largely prefer Jeremy Corbyn over Sir Keir Starmer across most metrics, despite Sir Keir's attempts to shift Labour to the right.
  • The survey, conducted by Merlin Strategy for Novara Media, indicates Reform voters view Mr Corbyn as more authentic, honest, principled, and capable of radical decisions than Sir Keir.
  • Sir Keir was only seen more favourably than Mr Corbyn regarding his standing on the world stage.
  • The poll results coincide with Sir Keir's public approval rating reaching a new low, with many voters perceiving his government as chaotic.
  • The findings follow Mr Corbyn's recent launch of a new political party with Zarah Sultana, which he claims has attracted over 600,000 sign-ups.

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