A new opinion survey in the United Kingdom has ranked Kemi Badenoch as the most popular political party leader, marking a notable rise in her public standing despite her party’s broader challenges.
The poll, conducted by More in Common and reported by the Daily Mail on Sunday, showed that Badenoch, who leads the Conservative Party, secured a net approval rating of minus nine.
The figure represents a sharp improvement from the minus 32 she recorded before the party’s conference in October last year, underscoring a surge in her personal appeal among voters.
Badenoch, a British politician of Nigerian descent who spent part of her early life in Nigeria, outperformed other party leaders in the survey.
Nigel Farage trailed with a rating of minus 16, while Ed Davey posted minus 11.
At the lower end of the rankings, Prime Minister Keir Starmer recorded a minus 42 rating, placing him behind several figures, including Zack Polanski, who matched Farage on minus 16.
Analysts attributed Badenoch’s improved performance to her increasing visibility and assertive political engagements in recent months.
UK Director of More in Common, Luke Tryl, noted that her recognition among voters has grown significantly.
He said that while many voters were unfamiliar with her months ago, she is now frequently mentioned in discussions, with even some non-Conservative supporters expressing admiration for her clarity and firm stance on issues.
However, despite Badenoch’s rising personal ratings, the survey highlighted that the Conservative Party has yet to experience a corresponding boost in overall public support.