It is a peculiar commentary on UK politics that Ed Miliband is apparently competing with Nick Clegg for the title of most unpopular leader. According to an ICM poll published in yesterday’s Guardian, only 28% of all voters, and just 45% of Labour supporters, think he is doing a good job.
The paper reports that Miliband is “notably unpopular among older voters and men”. It adds, “His popularity ratings now resemble those of Iain Duncan Smith when he was leader of the opposition, and Miliband's rating is notably worse than those of William Hague or Michael Howard as opposition leaders.”
Of course, the key difference is that none of the above ever had the same extent of trade union backing in getting their posts.
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