Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the UK’s most popular political figure with a net approval rating of minus nine, drastically outperforming Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the Labour government struggles with economic policy and the Peter Mandelson controversy.
A new opinion poll by More in Common has revealed that Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch is now the most popular political figure in the United Kingdom, signaling deepening troubles for the ruling Labour government. According to the survey reported by GB News, the British-Nigerian national recorded a net approval rating of minus nine, placing her significantly ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who trails far behind at minus 42. Chancellor Rachel Reeves mirrored the Prime Minister’s poor showing with a rating of minus 41, while Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey followed Badenoch in second place overall with a score of minus 11.
Political observers attribute Badenoch’s rise to her increasingly assertive outings during Prime Minister’s Questions, where she has repeatedly taken on the government over economic policy and a growing controversy linked to Peter Mandelson. The dispute escalated after the opposition deployed a parliamentary “humble address” motion to compel the release of sensitive communications tied to Mandelson, exposing the government to sustained political pressure. Additionally, Badenoch has strengthened her public profile by proposing the scrapping of stamp duty for first-time homeowners, a move widely interpreted as a strategic bid to appeal to younger voters and consolidate her authority.
Her influence within Conservative ranks appears equally solid, as she continues to dominate internal party sentiment. A separate survey conducted by ConservativeHome placed her at the top of the shadow cabinet approval ratings for the third consecutive time, with a net satisfaction score exceeding 82 points. Other senior Conservative figures, including Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy and Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride, also recorded strong internal ratings, underscoring a resurgent opposition bench as the public awaits further revelations regarding the government’s recent diplomatic and economic decisions.
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