Boris loses 23% of his leadership approval in a week
Find Out Now, the digital poll, has been asking 2,000 voters across the UK each week “Who would you prefer to be in charge during this coronavirus crisis?”
This week’s poll, carried out today, shows an 11% fall from 48.46% to 37.2% in those preferring Boris over Sir Kier Starmer, Jeremy Corbyn, or None of the above. That’s a 23% reduction in his share of approval since last week. Boris’ loss is split between Sir Kier, who gains 5% from 16.84% to 21.73%, and ‘None of the above’ which also gains 5% from 25.14% to 30.43%. Jeremy Corbyn gains 1% from 9.57% to 10.64%.
The heaviest losses for Boris are seen in Wales, the South West, North West and North East, suggesting that many of the new supporters won in the 2019 election might now be lost.
Respondents of parenting age have switched their preference from Boris more than other age groups, suggesting anger amongst those who feel they have been complying under similar circumstances to Mr. Cummings.
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