A bombshell new poll, conducted exclusively for the Daily Mail, has delivered a devastating verdict on Sir Keir Starmer's central immigration pledge, revealing that the British public has almost no faith in his ability to deliver.
The survey, carried out by YouGov, found that a staggering majority of voters believe the Labour leader's scheme to return migrants to their home countries is destined to fail. The findings strike at the very heart of Starmer's attempt to convince the electorate that Labour can be trusted on one of the most critical issues facing the nation.
A Plan in Peril
Sir Keir's proposed alternative to the Government's Rwanda scheme involves negotiating new returns agreements with a host of countries, including Iraq, Iran, and Eritrea. However, the poll indicates that the public views this plan as fundamentally unworkable.
This widespread scepticism presents a monumental challenge for the Labour leadership, undermining a key pillar of their election campaign and handing a significant advantage to the Conservatives on the issue of border control.
The Numbers Don't Lie
The data paints a bleak picture for Labour:
- A significant majority of respondents expressed doubt that the returns scheme would ever become a reality.
- Confidence in Starmer's ability to stop the boats and manage migration effectively has plummeted.
- The findings suggest voters perceive the plan as lacking in substance and credibility.
This public vote of no confidence comes at a critical juncture in the political calendar, placing immense pressure on Starmer to clarify the specifics of his policy and prove its viability to a sceptical electorate.
