Labour lead drops to lowest level since last June in new poll
Labour’s lead over the Tories has fallen to its lowest level since June last year, according to a recent survey by Savanta. The poll, conducted in the days following Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to downgrade his flagship green spending pledge, revealed that Labour’s support has dropped by five points to 41 percent. This decline comes at a challenging time for Starmer’s leadership, as the party investigates an anti-Semitism row involving a meeting attended by three Labour politicians.
Sunak condemns ‘aggressive mob’ who targeted Tobias Ellwood’s home
Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has condemned the actions of an aggressive mob that targeted the home of Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood. The incident occurred as tensions rose over the Israel-Gaza conflict, with dozens of activists gathering outside Ellwood’s family home in Dorset. Sunak took to social media to express his concern, stating that democracy is built on free debate and that MPs should not be targeted by aggressive mobs for expressing their opinions.
The survey results highlighting Labour’s decreasing lead in the polls come as a blow to Sir Keir Starmer, who has been facing difficulties during his leadership. The drop in support follows his decision to downgrade his flagship green spending pledge, a move that has seemingly had a negative impact on the party’s popularity.
Meanwhile, Labour continues to grapple with an ongoing anti-Semitism row. Three Labour politicians who attended a meeting at the center of the controversy have been questioned by party officials as part of an investigation into what transpired. The party is keen to address any concerns and take appropriate action to ensure the matter is properly resolved.
In a separate incident, Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood found himself the target of an aggressive mob outside his family home. The demonstration, which took place on Monday night, involved activists brandishing flags, placards, and a megaphone. Chancellor Rishi Sunak took to social media to condemn the actions, emphasizing the importance of free debate in a democratic society and expressing concern for the safety of MPs.
These recent events highlight the challenges faced by both major political parties in the UK. As Parliament tackles issues surrounding green spending and anti-Semitism, party leaders must navigate these complexities while trying to maintain public support.
