The botched attempt to scrap Westminster’s standards system has cost the PM and the party as their popularity wanes
Photograph: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PAPhotograph: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PABoris Johnson’s personal approval rating has slumped to its lowest level on record after his botched attempt toAccording to a new Opinium poll for the Observer, the prime minister’s personal ratings have now fallen to -20, down from -16 last week. It surpasses the previous low of -18 that Johnson recorded a month ago, suggesting he was already experiencing a low point in his popularity in recent weeks.
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