Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first year has been marred by insurrection within the Labour Party and poor polling results, leading to calls for a strategic shift. Experts believe a leftward pivot may revive Labour's chances, especially with a looming electoral challenge.
Crisis Deepens for Starmer as Labour MPs Revolt and Polling Plummets

Crisis Deepens for Starmer as Labour MPs Revolt and Polling Plummets
A year into his premiership, Keir Starmer faces increasing discontent from his Labour Party and declining approval ratings, prompting calls for a shift to the left.
A year has passed since Prime Minister Keir Starmer ascended to 10 Downing Street, having won a commanding majority of 172 seats. As he reflects on his anniversary, the political landscape has shifted dramatically, with over 120 Labour MPs threatening to vote against his flagship welfare reforms.
Starmer's government has faced turbulence due to economic woes, political blunders, and mounting foreign crises that have exerted pressure on public finances. Consequently, Labour has fallen behind the upstart Reform U.K. party in opinion polls. Despite the absence of immediate threats to his leadership, Starmer's personal approval ratings have plummeted, including among core Labour supporters.
Political analysts and party figures have begun to suggest transformative strategies for Starmer to regain public support. Many argue for a decisive shift away from his pragmatic centrist approach toward more progressive policies. Stanley B. Greenberg, a noted American pollster, emphasized that the Labour Party's resurgence hinges on its ability to attract left-leaning voters from rival parties like the Liberal Democrats and Greens. “Doing nothing will only lead to stagnation,” he warned, advocating for action that signals a robust leftward embrace.
Recent polling data by YouGov Blue supports this view, indicating that a re-calibrated strategy might be Labour's best path forward as they navigate a challenging political climate in the lead-up to the next election set for 2029.