Most Labour members think Starmer cannot revive party fortunes, poll finds
Key takeaways
- Full results from England, Scotland and Wales
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleThe majority of Labour members say they do not believe Keir Starmer can turn around the party’s fortunes, while 45% say the prime minister should step down.
- The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was the first preference for 42% of members, who were asked to rank their preferred successor.
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Of the 1,000 surveyed in Compass poll, 45% said Keir Starmer should step down, Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Of the 1,000 surveyed in Compass poll, 45% said Keir Starmer should step down, Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images May 2026 elections Most Labour members think Starmer cannot revive party fortunes, poll finds Exclusive: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is preferred choice of new leader for 42% of those surveyed
Full results from England, Scotland and Wales
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleThe majority of Labour members say they do not believe Keir Starmer can turn around the party’s fortunes, while 45% say the prime minister should step down.