Lee Anderson Criticises Keir Starmer in Live TV Debate as Approval Rating Claims Go Viral


A heated television debate has sparked widespread attention after Reform UK MP Lee Anderson strongly criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a live broadcast.
During the exchange, Anderson accused the Prime Minister of being out of touch with voters and questioned his leadership on the cost-of-living crisis and immigration. He also referenced polling figures circulating online, claiming public approval for Sir Keir had fallen sharply.

However, broadcasters and polling analysts have not confirmed the specific figures cited during the programme, and no official poll released this week publicly supports an approval rating of 11 per cent or a 70 per cent rejection figure.
Sir Keir did not respond directly to the comments during the broadcast, but Labour sources later described the remarks as political theatre designed to generate online attention.

The clip has since spread widely on social media, reigniting debate over leadership, public confidence and the growing influence of headline-driven political moments.