Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on July 5 – what do you think of what has happened since then?
Brits are divided in opinion on Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. (Image: Getty Images)
A petition calling for another general election
Many Brits seem unhappy with the new government, while even Elon Musk has weighed in on the UK government, posting on X that the petition is “interesting”.
Starmer hasn’t gotten off to the best start, with farmer protests breaking out in force following the new changes to inheritance tax for farmers.
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The government has also faced backlash after cutting the Winter Fuel Payment,
Since the Labour government was elected, it has lost several by-elections. After just five months in power, polls suggest the party has significantly decreased in popularity.
Earlier this month, Labour’s vote collapsed, allowing the Liberal Democrats to swoop in and take the seat of Chipping Norton on West Oxfordshire District Council.
This Labour party are the first to form the government after 14 years of Conservative rule. (Image: Getty Images)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves was met with criticism after announcing the Budget in October, which contained some unpopular policies.
Despite this, Labour won the General Election by a landslide and is the first Labour government in 14 years, leading some to speculate the government is just facing teething problems.
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