Britons bet against Starmer lasting the next year

Less than half of Britons think Keir Starmer will still be PM at the end of 2026

Last Updated: December 29, 2025By

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A pollster has asked what Britons expect from 2026 – and the results are about as optimistic as you’d expect.

According to Ipsos, only 27 per cent of UK citizens think 2026 will be a better year than the one just gone, while 31 percent are convinced it will be worse.

Age plays a significant role in outlook, as younger Britons (aged 16-34) are more
optimistic (46 per cent) compared with older age groups.

Let’s look at the list – and keep it handy to compare with whatever actually happens.

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