Keir Starmer’s leadership of the Labour Party has faced significant challenges during its initial months, as an analysis of council election results reveals a sharp decline in the party’s performance. Since July 4, Labour candidates have secured only 53 of the 150 contested local authority seats, a steep drop from the 75 previously held.  

 

In contrast, the Conservative Party has improved its standing, increasing its seat count by 21 to 44. Reform UK, a relative newcomer to council elections, has also made gains, securing five seats. Labour's share of the vote has fallen markedly, dropping from 32.6% before the general election to 24.5%, according to data from ElectionMapsUK.  

 

Meanwhile, the Conservatives experienced a modest increase in their vote share, rising from 23.2% to 24.1%. Other parties have also benefited from Labour’s decline, with the Liberal Democrats climbing by 3.4 percentage points to 18% and the Green Party improving to 10%. Reform UK, which previously had limited presence in local contests, captured 6.7% of the vote.  

 

This decline follows what has been described as a tumultuous first five months for Starmer, despite his landslide victory in the general election. That victory, however, came with one of the lowest winning vote shares in history, setting a challenging backdrop for his leadership.  

 

Much of the backlash has centered around economic policies introduced under Labour's Chancellor Rachel Reeves. A controversial £40 billion tax increase, unveiled in her first Budget, has drawn criticism from various groups. Farmers have voiced frustration over inheritance tax changes, while pensioners have expressed anger at the removal of winter fuel allowances.  

 

Adding to Labour’s troubles is growing public discontent, with a parliamentary petition calling for a new general election nearing 2.8 million signatures.  

 

The local election results underscore the difficulties Starmer faces in maintaining public support while managing economic pressures and addressing voter concerns. With dissatisfaction rising, Labour must navigate a politically volatile landscape to regain its footing.

 

Based on a report by Daily Mail 2024-11-29

 

 

 

Oh the daily mail, who else?

44 minutes ago, fotunate said:

Oh the daily mail, who else?

does that make this not a fact?

Since July 4, Labour candidates have secured only 53 of the 150 contested local authority seats, a steep drop from the 75 previously held.  

 

2 hours ago, mokwit said:

does that make this not a fact?

Since July 4, Labour candidates have secured only 53 of the 150 contested local authority seats, a steep drop from the 75 previously held.  

 

Funny how folk don't like it when media cover material that their Guardian or BBC don't like to share with them. Helps to create this bubble effect so that when people like Meloni or Trump get elected (or the divisive Voice fails in Australia), they are shattered, not aware of what the rest of society is thinking from their inner city, professional or public service view of the world.

Here's an update for the luvvies - The Left has gone too far, lost it's way and is on the nose in most democracies, so get used to it.

PM and Labour leader Starmer is hardly an impressive looking individual. It gets worse when he speaks. Having said that, the Tories have a lot to answer for after fourteen years of mis-rule.

UKs current govt should just step down. Trump and Musk will put the great back in britain

25 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

PM and Labour leader Starmer is hardly an impressive looking individual. It gets worse when he speaks. Having said that, the Tories have a lot to answer for after fourteen years of mis-rule.

 

He looks like he's aged 10 years in 6 months. 

 

Lefties love to appear popular, kind and virtuous, so the fact most of the country clearly despises him and almost 3 million have signed a petition to re-run the election is clearly taking a toll on him. 

 

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy 😆.

3 hours ago, fotunate said:

Oh the daily mail, who else?

 

You’re easily discombobulated by facts; must be a Guardian reader ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

3 hours ago, fotunate said:

Oh the daily mail, who else?

 

Dont like the facts? Attack the source.

 

A commonly used leftist tactic. 

42 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

PM and Labour leader Starmer is hardly an impressive looking individual. It gets worse when he speaks. Having said that, the Tories have a lot to answer for after fourteen years of mis-rule.

 

Thars nowt wrong with him, his father was a tool maker

 

 

21 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

UKs current govt should just step down. Trump and Musk will put the great back in britain

Define what you mean by 'great'

3 hours ago, fotunate said:

Oh the daily mail, who else?

 

Maybe you'd prefer to read this report from the Financial Times 

 

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.ft.com/content/0a219548-9c27-4e69-a76d-c543f1eddfab&ved=2ahUKEwjVz-jzuYCKAxUmUWwGHXfIH8IQFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2MXEqddYesGTYvBVohYChK

 

34 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

UKs current govt should just step down. Trump and Musk will put the great back in britain

That's a splendid idea: as US colony Trump could govern UK. So, go for it🤗

10 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

Define what you mean by 'great'

 

The meaning is clearly defined. It's only one syllable, you've probably heard it before.

 

8 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

That's a splendid idea: as US colony Trump could govern UK. So, go for it🤗

If you think that Trump has no impact on british peoples opinion of their govt, think again. Starmers approval rating dropped the most after Nov 6

Edited November 29, 20241 yr by mdr224

Just now, JonnyF said:

 

The meaning is clearly defined. It's only one syllable, you've probably heard it before.

 

I see, well we all have our ambitions, some more realistic than others.

1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

PM and Labour leader Starmer is hardly an impressive looking individual. It gets worse when he speaks. Having said that, the Tories have a lot to answer for after fourteen years of mis-rule.

What is this 14 years of mis-rule tripe? People were happy with them and consequently voted them in repeatedly.

 

Due to their recent shambles there was a change of government, its called democracy. Democracy dictates we now have to put up with this current shower of Labour sh!t government until the next election! Its a one term government, just suck it up and hold on tight........

6 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

I see, well we all have our ambitions, some more realistic than others.

 

The clue is in the name.

 

Great Britain. 

17 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

That's a splendid idea: as US colony Trump could govern UK. So, go for it🤗

 

As long as they agree to return it in the unlikely event The Dems ever regain power.

3 minutes ago, sungod said:

What is this 14 years of mis-rule tripe? People were happy with them and consequently voted them in repeatedly.

 

Due to their recent shambles there was a change of government, its called democracy. Democracy dictates we now have to put up with this current shower of Labour sh!t government until the next election! Its a one term government, just suck it up and hold on tight........

Agreed, nevertheless, as a life-long Tory voter, I am less than happy with their performance in office with particular reference to the immigration shambles.

Have a nice day.

4 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

If you think that Trump has no impact on british peoples opinion of their govt, think again. Starmers approval rating dropped the most after Nov 6

Well, people expect rising conflicts. EU is the biggest trade partner, US only 1/3 of it. So, if it comes to tariffs it has an impact on UK's economy. As a lone economy it's powerless to oppose Trump's erratic economical moves. It's obvious it was one of the biggest mistakes in British History to leave EU.

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

The clue is in the name.

 

Great Britain. 

That name was a geographic interpretation, England, Scotland and Wales, 'great' was added to the name Britain to distinguish it from the similar sounding name of Brittany, a French region.

50 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

That name was a geographic interpretation, England, Scotland and Wales, 'great' was added to the name Britain to distinguish it from the similar sounding name of Brittany, a French region.

 

Hoist up your white flag without a fight!

Wow, shock horror.  A newly elected government is making unpopular decisions to rectify the shambles created by the previous 14 years of misrule and the Tory press do what they're best at.

 

I suspect Starmer and the government couldn't give a 'fig'.  In 3 years, if the economy hasn't been turned around, they might.  But even then the opposition is hopeless and hopelessly divided, so they are more than likely to get another term.

The reality is that Labour can still maintain its dominance.

 

Labour -32.6% before the general election to 24.5%, 

Conservatives  from 23.2% to 24.1%. Hardly a rebirth or a resurgence.Tories are still in big trouble.

Liberal Democrats from  3.4 % to 18%     Looks like people are willing to give the directionless party a try.

Greens From ??%  to  10%. Bad news for Social Dems and Labour because it splits their vote.

Reform UK,  from 0% to  6.7%  Not good for the Tories as it splits the vote.

 

My takeaway is that UK politics will remain a mess.

 

Just now, sungod said:

 

Hoist up your white flag without a fight!

What fight? The days of 'by Jingo' are gone, Great Britain is now an insignificant island in the North sea, the industrial prowess that it once had is finished and quite frankly it's now an awful place to live, even before Starmer society was broken and in debt and no, it won't get better.

2 hours ago, soalbundy said:

What fight? The days of 'by Jingo' are gone, Great Britain is now an insignificant island in the North sea, the industrial prowess that it once had is finished and quite frankly it's now an awful place to live, even before Starmer society was broken and in debt and no, it won't get better.

 

I'm inclined to agree, although the rot set in a long time ago and GB's insignificance was exemplified by Brexit.   

2 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Wow, shock horror.  A newly elected government is making unpopular decisions to rectify the shambles created by the previous 14 years of misrule and the Tory press do what they're best at.

 

Yes, it was so bad at the beginning, people kept voting the Tories in!!!!

16 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

 

I'm inclined to agree, although the rot set in a long time ago and GB's insignificance was exemplified by Brexit.   

 

Brexit is chicken feed in comparison to the damage done by the Covid over reaction, the uncontrolled border and now the Net zero nonsense with some of the highest energy bills and highest taxes on the planet.   There was a turning point a few years back with a different approach with lower taxes and high growth potential, but the political and banking classes did not want it.  So here we are.   

Looks like one of the fraudulent clowns has left the big top.   Note: this picture has not been edited or manipulated to make her look like a clown, this is genuinely how she looks.