What is Keir Starmer approval rating?

Keir Starmer's net approval rating stood at -23.8% when he left office in 2026 -- among the lowest for a sitting Prime Minister in the YouGov tracker. Current PM Andy Burnham holds a net approval of +15.2%.

How do I track UK polling changes over time?

BritPolls publishes a rolling poll of polls tracker that shows UK party support trends since 2024. Navigate to the Voting Intention section for the full chart showing all parties. The tracker is updated within 24 hours of each new poll from major British Polling Council member firms. For historical trend data going back to 2019, use the chart filter to extend the date range. You can also view specific party trend lines in isolation using the party profile pages under the Parties section.

What is the current poll of polls average for UK parties?

The BritPolls poll of polls average for June 2026 shows Reform UK leading at approximately 27-28%, Labour at 19-21%, Conservatives at 18-20%, Greens at 13-15%, and Lib Dems at 11-13%. This represents a dramatic shift from the July 2024 general election result, where Labour won 34% and the Conservatives won 24%. The current polling implies no single party would win a majority at a 2029 general election.

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UK Polling Data 2026 — Reform UK Leads, Labour Collapses

Q: What is the latest UK voting intention?

As of October 2026, UK poll-of-polls shows Reform UK leading at 23.6%, Conservatives 18.8%, Labour 28.6%, Greens 9.8%, Lib Dems 9.6%, SNP 2.4%. Source: BritPolls poll-of-polls average (last 5 polls).

Q: Who is winning in UK polls 2026?

Reform UK leads on 23.6% in October 2026. Labour has fallen to 28.6% from 33% at GE2024 — a collapse of over 14 points in under two years.

Q: When is the next UK general election?

The next UK General Election is expected in 2029, five years after the July 2024 election. The latest MRP models suggest a hung parliament is the most likely outcome at current polling levels.

Track UK voting intention, leader approval, and the road to 2029. Reform UK at 24%, Labour at 29% — the biggest polling shift in a generation.

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Poll Leader

24%

Reform UK ↑ +14pp since GE24

Third party surge 2024–2026

Burnham Net Approval

+15.2%

Lowest for a serving PM

Next General Election

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GE 2029 — due by Jul 2029

Voting Intention — June 2026

Poll-of-polls: YouGov, Ipsos, Survation, Redfield & Wilton

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Live Comparison

Party Ranking 2026: Latest Polls

Who is ahead, who is losing ground? Every recent poll side by side, no vibes required.

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Party	∅	YouGov 05 Oct	More in Common 05 Oct	Survation 05 Oct	Opinium 02 Oct	Find Out Now 30 Sep	Survation 29 Sep	More in Common 29 Sep	YouGov 28 Sep
Labour	28.6	27.0 (+3.0) (−6.7)	29.0 (+2.0) (−4.7)	30.0 (+1.0) (−3.7)	30.0 (+2.0) (−3.7)	27.0 (+3.0) (−6.7)	29.0 (+2.0) (−4.7)	27.0 (+1.0) (−6.7)	24.0 (+1.0) (−9.7)
Reform UK	23.6	22.0 (−3.0) (+7.7)	24.0 (+3.0) (+9.7)	24.0 (+1.0) (+9.7)	25.0 (+1.0) (+10.7)	23.0 (±0.0) (+8.7)	23.0 (−1.0) (+8.7)	21.0 (−1.0) (+6.7)	25.0 (+4.0) (+10.7)
Conservatives	18.8	20.0 (+1.0) (−3.7)	21.0 (−1.0) (−2.7)	19.0 (±0.0) (−4.7)	17.0 (±0.0) (−6.7)	17.0 (−2.0) (−6.7)	19.0 (−2.0) (−4.7)	22.0 (−1.0) (−1.7)	19.0 (−2.0) (−4.7)
Greens	9.8	11.0 (±0.0) (+4.3)	7.0 (−2.0) (+0.3)	8.0 (−1.0) (+1.3)	11.0 (+1.0) (+4.3)	12.0 (−1.0) (+5.3)	9.0 (+2.0) (+2.3)	9.0 (+1.0) (+2.3)	11.0 (−3.0) (+4.3)
Lib Dems	9.6	11.0 (−1.0) (−1.2)	10.0 (−1.0) (−2.2)	9.0 (±0.0) (−3.2)	9.0 (−1.0) (−3.2)	9.0 (−3.0) (−3.2)	9.0 (−2.0) (−3.2)	11.0 (±0.0) (−1.2)	12.0 (±0.0) (−0.2)
SNP	2.4	3.0 (+1.0) (+0.5)	2.0 (−1.0) (−0.5)	2.0 (−1.0) (−0.5)	2.0 (−1.0) (−0.5)	3.0 (+1.0) (+0.5)	3.0 (±0.0) (+0.5)	3.0 (+1.0) (+0.5)	2.0 (±0.0) (−0.5)

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Reform UK

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NHS

NHS Crisis Polling

73% say NHS performance is "poor". Labour losing trust on its core brand.

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Only 18% say their household is better off under Labour. Cost of living is the #1 issue.

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69% say immigration is "too high". Reform UK benefits most from voter concern on this.

Housing

Housing Crisis Polling

Only 12% believe Labour will solve the housing crisis. Renters turning to Reform.

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Voting Intention — June 2026

Polling average, all major pollsters

Leaders

Leader Net Approval — June 2026

Net approval (approve minus disapprove)

Andy Burnham

PM, Labour

+15.2%

Kemi Badenoch

Leader, Conservatives

-15%

Nigel Farage

Leader, Reform UK

-15%

Ed Davey

Leader, Lib Dems

-6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest UK voting intention?

As of October 2026, UK voting intention shows Reform UK leading on 24%, Greens on 10%, Conservatives on 19%, Labour on 29%, Lib Dems on 10%, and SNP on 2%. Full VI tracker →

Who is winning in UK polls 2026?

In October 2026, Reform UK leads on 24%. Labour has collapsed to 29% — down 15 points from their 33% July 2024 General Election result. The biggest governing party polling collapse this early in a parliament. Reform UK tracker →

What is Andy Burnham’s approval rating?

Andy Burnham, who became Prime Minister after Keir Starmer’s resignation, holds a net approval rating of approximately +15.2% in October 2026. Starmer’s own net approval had fallen to -23.8% by the time he left office. Leader approval tracker →

When is the next UK general election?

The next UK General Election is expected in 2029. The last election was on 4 July 2024. Parliament must be dissolved by July 2029, with 934 days remaining. GE 2029 forecast →