YouGov Labour members polling: If there is a leadership contest, your first preference: Burnham 47% Starmer 31% Rayner 8% Streeting 4% Miliband 3% Cooper 3% Mahmood 1%
Head to heads:
- Burnham 59% v Starmer 37%
- Burnham 80% v Streeting 10%
- Miliband 58% v Streeting 28%
- Rayner 70% v Streeting 19%
On Keir Starmer, should he:
- Take party into next election 28%
- Remain as leader until closer to GE 33%
- Step down no / in months 33%
YouGov polled 706 Labour members, May 14-18
Context
The latest YouGov polling among Labour members signals a significant preference for Burnham over Starmer in potential leadership contests, with Burnham securing 47% and Starmer at 31%. This shift may imply growing dissatisfaction with Starmer's leadership, raising questions about the party's direction and stability as it approaches the next election. A leadership change could impact electoral strategies and market sentiment around UK equities linked to political stability.
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