Even in London, Starmer faces political headwinds

Labour holds ground, but dissatisfaction is growing in the capital too.

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00:00In London, political views remain more favorable than elsewhere in the UK, but even here there's

00:09growing dissatisfaction. Keir Starmer is viewed positively by 40% of voters in the capital,

00:15which is higher than his national average, but still leaves more than half with a negative

00:19impression. Kemi Bade-Knox approval sits at 17%, while Nigel Farage is the least popular of the

00:26three in London at just 20%. Despite that, party favorability ratings are declining.

00:32Labour remains more popular than the Conservatives, but both have seen support dip in recent months.

00:38Among younger and urban voters in the capital, frustration is rising over a perceived lack

00:43of bold leadership. From housing to transport, many Londoners feel national politicians are not

00:48keeping up with city needs. As the country's political center of gravity shifts, leaders

00:53will need more than slogans to win back trust in the capital.