Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party is facing a fresh crisis as a major new poll indicates a dramatic exodus of young voters to the Green Party. The survey reveals a stunning collapse in support for Labour among 18 to 25-year-olds, a demographic once considered a core part of its base.
A Dramatic Shift in Youth Support
The Savanta survey for ITV's Peston programme delivered stark findings. It showed that support for Labour among young voters has plummeted to just 25%, a dramatic fall from the 43% recorded in March of this year.
Over the same period, the Green Party has surged in popularity, becoming the most popular party among this age group. Their support has doubled from 16% to 32%, overtaking Labour by a significant margin.
The poll also highlighted a rise for Reform UK among young people, with backing for Nigel Farage's party increasing to 20%, up from 12% in March.
National Trends and Leadership Stance
This trend among young voters is reflected in the wider electorate. A separate Find Out Now poll, which interviewed 2,717 Britons, placed the Greens as the second-best supported party in the country with 18% of the vote, behind Reform UK on 33%.
That poll also showed a remarkable decline for the two main parties, with the Conservatives at 16% and Labour at just 15% support.
The Greens' resurgence has coincided with the leadership of Zack Polanski, a self-described 'eco-populist' who was elected in September. Since his appointment, the party has enjoyed a substantial surge in membership numbers.
No Deal with Starmer's Labour
Despite speculation about left-wing cooperation to prevent Nigel Farage from entering Downing Street, Polanski has firmly ruled out any deal with Labour while Sir Keir Starmer remains leader.
In a recent interview with Sky News, Polanski expressed his disillusionment, citing Starmer's abandonment of previous pledges, the two-child benefit cap, disability cuts, and the situation in Gaza. 'No, Keir Starmer is not a man I would be willing to work with,' he stated.
Polanski even cast doubt on whether Sir Keir would remain as an MP by the time of the next general election, suggesting the Labour leader's position is untenable. He left the door open for future cooperation with a different Labour leader, but posed a challenging question: 'So the real question you should be asking Keir Starmer is will he stand aside to make sure that Nigel Farage isn't prime minister?'
This seismic shift in youth allegiance signals a profound challenge for Sir Keir Starmer and suggests the political landscape in Britain may be undergoing a fundamental realignment, with the Greens establishing themselves as a major force.
