Steve Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's popularity has dropped to an all-time low, a new poll suggested Friday. Brown's government has been hit by a series of scandals in recent months, from a British banking crisis to the losses of millions of Britons' personal data, as well as rows over donations to his Labour Party. According to the YouGov poll in The Daily Telegraph, some 60 percent of respondents were "dissatisfied" with his performance, compared to 48 percent in October, and just 27 percent in July, while 51 percent say he has been poor or very poor. His government's approval ratings also fell to 22 percent, from 32 percent before the last general election in May 2005. Overall, the survey put backing for Labour at 31 percent, down one percentage point from last month and 12 points behind the main opposition Conservatives, who held steady on 43 percent. The smaller Liberal Democrats were on 16 percent, up three points. The Daily Telegraph said that if the poll's results were reproduced in a general election, the Conservatives would likely win an overall majority in the House of Commons and Labour could lose as many as 100 parliamentarians -- it currently has 352 MPs. In a further blow to Brown, Conservative Party leader David Cameron received his highest-ever ratings, with 47 percent of those queried saying he was "proving a good leader" for his party. YouGov questioned 2,060 voters between December 17 and 19 for the survey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe7e Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Brown's government has been hit by a series of scandals in recent months, from a British banking crisis Don't you mean American banking crisis,:smirk: it's not the British banks currently being bailed out by the Chinese. The government supported the Northern Rock after sensationalist reporting of the american sub prime crisis helped cause a run on their funds, it's hard to see what else they could have done in the circumstances, a loss of faith in the banking system would have proved catastrophic for everyone. People seem to forget the debt is secured on UK property and relativley safe unless there is a meltdown in the economy or a huge interest rate rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe7e Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 In a further blow to Brown, Conservative Party leader David Cameron received his highest-ever ratings, with 47 percent of those queried saying he was "proving a good leader" for his party If asked the same question, I would agree, Cameron has proved a good leader of his party, If asked 'would I vote for him'? I would reply, I would rather insert a red hot polker up my arse A week is a long time in politics, a couple of years is an eternity, the current polls mean nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibblies Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 To answer the title, because he's an over-taxing, over-meddling, self-serving cunt and the public know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafan Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Because 1) He has no charisma 2) He gives the impression that he doesn't know what he is doing 3) He has been our chancellor for the past 8 years and has screwed the average Joe for every penny they have.. 4) He is Scottish! 5) He has been supporting the Scots through free dental care, university grants at the expense of the English Need I go on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 One thing that wrankles my family and friends back in the UK is the fact that he is an unelected PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyfloss Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Because 5) He has been supporting the Scots through free dental care, university grants at the expense of the English Incorrect. The Scottish Parliament has full autonomy over Health and Education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 ....In a further blow to Brown, Conservative Party leader David Cameron received his highest-ever ratings, with 47 percent of those queried saying he was "proving a good leader" for his party.... But will he prove to be a good leader for his country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 hes got the charisma of a dish cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ckrisg Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Because 5) He has been supporting the Scots through free dental care' date=' university grants at the expense of the English[/quote'] Incorrect. The Scottish Parliament has full autonomy over Health and Education. Yes true but all the money comes from England to pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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