Boris Johnson topping poll to challenge Sir Keir Starmer

SOURCE www.express.co.uk
Boris Johnson tops poll of Tory politicians to challenge Sir Keir Starmer, with 28% support against 25% for the Prime Minister. 52% of 2019 Conservative voters undecided on next election would return to Tories under Johnson. Poll conducted by Whitestone Insight surveyed 13,534 British adults online between January 23 and February 7.

Key Points

  • Boris Johnson leading in poll to challenge Sir Keir Starmer
  • Significant percentage of undecided Conservative voters show willingness to return under Johnson
  • Poll conducted by Whitestone Insight surveyed over 13,000 British adults

Pros

  • Boris Johnson outperformed Rishi Sunak and other Tories in the poll
  • 52% of undecided 2019 Conservative voters would return to Tories under Johnson

Cons

  • Only 28% support for Johnson against Sir Keir
  • Personality and charisma of current Conservative party questioned