Starmer Most Unpopular Politician Among Entrepreneurs
Starmer is the least popular politician among entrepreneurs, according to a JLP poll for Land of Opportunity. Out of 400 people who started a business, 41% viewed Starmer as either ‘somewhat negatively’ or ‘very negatively’, compared to just 12% who view him ‘very positively’. Reeves followed close behind, with 37% viewing her negatively. Among a separate survey of 400 people who hoped to start a business, Reeves was the most unpopular…
Director of Land of Opportunity Andrew Barclay said:
“This is not about a single unpopular policy but what is seen as a failure to understand what will help to motivate individuals to set up and grow their own businesses.”
Meanwhile, Starmer is gearing up to impose a ‘milkshake tax’ ending the exemption from the ‘sugar tax’ for milk-based drinks, as well as non-dairy substitutes such as oats or rice – driving up costs for the already-battered retail and hospitality industry. Latest HMRC figures also show that capital gains tax receipts fell by 10% in the 12 months to March compared to the same period last year as the wealthy flee Reeves’ tax raid. No surprise businesses aren’t buying what Labour’s selling…