A YouGov poll this week suggested half of voters thought it was in the UK’s interest to stand up to Trump and criticise his actions, compared with 30% who thought it better to build a positive relationship and refrain from criticism.
Voters’ desire to see Starmer channel Hugh Grant rebuking the fictional president in Love Actually reflects how unpopular Trump is in the UK. A More in Common poll last month found that 59% had a negative view of Trump and just 24% had a positive one, giving him a lower approval rating than any UK politician.
Meanwhile, a study by the Policy Institute at King’s College London concluded there had been a reversal of public attitudes towards the EU and US compared with 60 years ago. The study, based on a poll by Focaldata, found that 53% of voters today think Britain should prioritise Europe over the US if needed, compared with 31% who chose the US. In 1967, the public favoured America over Europe by 53% to 33%.
Starmer better grow a pair and get off the fence. It'll only help his approval ratings if he tells Trump to piss off.
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