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Badenoch's Low Approval, Trump's Impact on UK
Opinium poll reveals Kemi Badenoch's low approval ratings and public reaction to Trump's re-election.
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United Kingdom
PoliticsInternational RelationsElectionsUkPublic OpinionDefense Spending
OpiniumConservative PartyLabour Party
Kemi BadenochRishi SunakBoris JohnsonLiz TrussKeir StarmerDonald Trump
- What is the public's view on increasing defense spending?
- Public support for increased defense spending is not widespread, despite concerns about Trump's re-election and its implications for global stability. Two in five oppose further tax increases to fund it.
- How do voters perceive Kemi Badenoch's leadership qualities?
- Voters perceive Badenoch as principled, brave, and decisive, with a net score of +8 on bravery. However, Keir Starmer leads her by 12 percentage points as preferred Prime Minister.
- What is the impact of Donald Trump's reelection on UK public opinion?
- Donald Trump's reelection has polarized the UK electorate, with many viewing it negatively for Ukraine and positively for Russia. A significant portion believes the UK should act independently of the US on key issues.
- What is Kemi Badenoch's net approval rating according to the Opinium poll?
- Kemi Badenoch's initial approval rating as Tory leader is lower than Rishi Sunak's and Boris Johnson's, with a net approval of -5%, according to a new Opinium poll. Only Liz Truss had a worse start, at -9%.
- What is the overall sentiment regarding Kemi Badenoch's leadership and UK-US relations?
- The Opinium poll shows that public opinion is divided on Badenoch, and the UK's stance towards the US is shifting, with less emphasis on being an ally compared to the past.