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Starmer is least popular prime minister on record, poll finds

Next election will be 'battle for soul of this country' Starmer says as poll finds Farage on course for No 10

Sir Keir Starmer expressed confidence that Labour can "pull this round" as the party heads into its annual conference, despite facing significant challenges.
New polling reveals Sir Keir is the least popular prime minister on record, with a net satisfaction rating of -66, lower than previous lows for Rishi Sunak and John Major.
He warned that Reform UK would bring "division" to the country and claimed the Conservative Party is "dead," positioning the next election as a choice between Labour and Reform.
The Labour conference is set to address internal divisions, including speculation about Andy Burnham's leadership prospects and renewed calls from MPs and unions to abolish the two-child benefit cap.
Discussions at the conference will also cover Sir Keir's proposed digital ID system and plans for new "New Towns."