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11:38 14.10.2024 •
Labour's first 100 days in government have left half of those who voted for them with buyer's remorse, notes ‘The Daily Mail’.
Tories say Keir Starmer's first 100 days in power were 'terrifying' – as nearly half of Brits who voted for them now feel let down, damning poll reveals.
In dire polling for Sir Keir Starmer as his administration reaches the milestone today, 47 per cent of those who voted for the party said they had positive expectations but felt let down.
Six in ten think Labour has done a bad job, with just 18 per cent approving of its record, the survey by
Some 39 per cent say the country is already in a worse state than the Tories left it in.
Just 9 per cent think it is in a better state, while 44 per cent say it is roughly the same.
For weeks, the party has been mired in accusations of sleaze over the freebies scandal. This resulted in Sir Keir repaying £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality.
A spokesman said there would be no celebration in Downing Street to mark the milestone despite Labour having been out of power for 14 years. Asked whether the first 100 days was a success amid Sir Keir's plummeting poll ratings, they added: 'That is for the public to judge.'
An audit of Labour's pledges also reveals it has either failed to deliver on several promises or broken them by bringing in controversial measures which it never warned voters about during the election campaign.
These include stripping ten million pensioners of their winter fuel payment and giving up sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
Tory leadership contender Robert Jenrick said: 'It's terrifying to think that after Labour's disastrous first 100 days, there are another 1,700 to go [until the next election]. They've already broken their promises, surrendered British territory and become mired in chaos and sleaze.'
Among the policies which most angered those questioned was Labour's move to release thousands of prisoners early despite vowing in its manifesto to 'take back our streets', halve serious violent crime and 'raise confidence in the police and criminal justice system to its highest levels'. Some 68 per cent opposed the measure, with just 21 per cent supporting it.
A spokesman said there would be no celebration in Downing Street to mark the milestone despite Labour having been out of power for 14 years. Asked whether the first 100 days was a success amid Sir Keir's plummeting poll ratings, they added: 'That is for the public to judge.'
Just 17 per cent say they 'have high hopes for the Labour Government, and I am sure they are going to do a good job.' While 76 per cent 'do not have high hopes'.
Sir Keir came to power vowing to 'restore trust' in politics. But revelations about concert tickets, and clothes paid for by Labour donor Lord Alli have dented the PM's reputation, with his personal ratings plummeting below even that of Rishi Sunak's before he left office.
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