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Only 13% of public believe Miliband is ready to govern – but at least Tony Blair backs him | |
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Ed Miliband received yet more bad news today after poll claimed that only 13 per cent of the public believe he is ready to govern. | Ed Miliband received yet more bad news today after poll claimed that only 13 per cent of the public believe he is ready to govern. |
The news comes as former Prime Minister Tony Blair publicly backed the beleaguered leader, saying in a fraught interview with Sky News that the current Labour leader had his “full support”. | The news comes as former Prime Minister Tony Blair publicly backed the beleaguered leader, saying in a fraught interview with Sky News that the current Labour leader had his “full support”. |
Mr Blair’s declaration for support may be scant comfort to Mr Miliband as the Ipso-MORI poll results, published today, indicate that the Labour party is facing its lowest levels of support since the final days of Gordon Brown’s leadership. | Mr Blair’s declaration for support may be scant comfort to Mr Miliband as the Ipso-MORI poll results, published today, indicate that the Labour party is facing its lowest levels of support since the final days of Gordon Brown’s leadership. |
Even among Labour supports Mr Miliband is unable to muster a clear approval – 58 per cent admit they are “dissatisfied” with his leadership so far in the poll for the Evening Standard. | Even among Labour supports Mr Miliband is unable to muster a clear approval – 58 per cent admit they are “dissatisfied” with his leadership so far in the poll for the Evening Standard. |
In another knock to Mr Miliband, the overall percentage of the electorate who approve of his leadership has slipped below that of Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. | In another knock to Mr Miliband, the overall percentage of the electorate who approve of his leadership has slipped below that of Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. |
While only 26 per cent are satisfied with Mr Clegg, Mr Miliband has lost four points and is languishing on 21 per cent. | While only 26 per cent are satisfied with Mr Clegg, Mr Miliband has lost four points and is languishing on 21 per cent. |
Mr Blair, who is currently in Sierra Leone supporting his foundation battling Ebola, appeared frustrated the questions were turning around the Labour leader. | Mr Blair, who is currently in Sierra Leone supporting his foundation battling Ebola, appeared frustrated the questions were turning around the Labour leader. |
The former PM met Mr Miliband on Remembrance Sunday, however, he claimed to Kay Burley that he had not discussed Mr Miliband’s leadership woes, adding: “That’s what leadership is about and I am sure he is tough enough to take it.” | The former PM met Mr Miliband on Remembrance Sunday, however, he claimed to Kay Burley that he had not discussed Mr Miliband’s leadership woes, adding: “That’s what leadership is about and I am sure he is tough enough to take it.” |
“Honestly, I have had these things a thousand times and I’ve always said that he has my full support,” he said. | “Honestly, I have had these things a thousand times and I’ve always said that he has my full support,” he said. |
The poll results will round off an already dire news week for Mr Miliband - and potentially overshadow a vitally important 'fight back' speech scheduled for tomorrow. | The poll results will round off an already dire news week for Mr Miliband - and potentially overshadow a vitally important 'fight back' speech scheduled for tomorrow. |
Last Thursday allegations emerged that a group of 20 shadow ministers were prepared to defect, should there be a replacement Labour leader in the wings. Long-serving Labour MP Alan Johnson has continued to rebut any suggestion he may take up the position. | Last Thursday allegations emerged that a group of 20 shadow ministers were prepared to defect, should there be a replacement Labour leader in the wings. Long-serving Labour MP Alan Johnson has continued to rebut any suggestion he may take up the position. |
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