Keir Starmer's personal popularity has reached a new low, according to the latest Opinium poll conducted for the Observer. Despite the typical expectation of a "bounce" in ratings following a party conference, Starmer experienced the opposite effect during his first Labour conference as prime minister. The poll reveals that his approval ratings have fallen to their lowest point ever, significantly trailing behind those of Rishi Sunak. This decline highlights the challenges Starmer faces in gaining public support, even amidst extensive media coverage of the conference.

**Honeymoon Over: Keir Starmer's Popularity Plummets Below Rishi Sunak** Recent polling data indicates a significant decline in Keir Starmer's personal approval ratings following his election victory. An Opinium poll conducted for the *Observer* reveals that Starmer's approval has dropped dramatically, now trailing behind Conservative leader Rishi Sunak. The poll shows that only 24% of voters currently approve of Starmer's performance, while 50% disapprove, resulting in a net approval rating of -26%. This marks a staggering 45-point decrease since July. In contrast, Sunak's net rating stands just one point higher than Starmer's, highlighting a shift in public sentiment as Starmer prepares for his first Labour conference as prime minister.