Almost two-thirds of British voters want Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign immediately, according to a new JL Partners poll published this week. The survey showed 64 percent of respondents believe Starmer should step down now, while only 18 percent want him to stay, and 18 percent were unsure.

The discontent spans party lines and demographics. Among those who voted Labour in the 2024 general election, 46 percent called for Starmer's immediate exit, compared to 37 percent who supported him remaining. A similar proportion of voters demanded a general election right away.

James Johnson, co-founder of JL Partners, described the results as reflecting an 'unusually rapid breakdown in political loyalty.' Separate polling underscores Starmer's poor performance ratings. A YouGov tracker from March 23, 2026, recorded 21 percent approval and 70 percent disapproval for his handling of the prime minister role.

Starmer's Labour Party secured a landslide victory in July 2024 but has since seen its support erode amid economic pressures and policy decisions. National voting intention polls now place Reform UK in the lead, followed by the Conservatives, Labour, the Greens, and Liberal Democrats. Voters identified a strong Reform performance in upcoming elections as the most likely trigger for Starmer's departure.

The poll arrives ahead of critical May contests, including elections for English councils, the Scottish Parliament, and the Welsh Senedd. Reform leader Nigel Farage aims to capitalize on Labour's unpopularity in these races.

Labour responded with calls for unity. Party chief whip Lucy Powell urged potential challengers to avoid a leadership contest after the May results, warning it would be viewed dimly by members and prove 'messy' and 'bloody.' She insisted Starmer remained the right leader for the party and country.

The findings highlight deepening public frustration with the government, fueled by the cost-of-living crisis and international tensions, including the war in Iran. As local elections approach, pressure mounts on Starmer to reverse the tide.