A recent survey by More in Common has painted a bleak picture of public sentiment heading into 2025, with half of Britons believing the year will be worse than 2024.
Only 23% of respondents expressed optimism about the coming year, while 27% expect no significant change.
Pessimism Prevails: 18% of respondents believe 2025 will be “much worse” than 2024.
Optimistic Labour Voters: Among Labour supporters, 48% feel 2025 will improve, compared to 30% who disagree.
Bleak Views Among Tories and Reform U.K.: 64% of Conservative voters and 65% of Reform U.K. supporters predict a worsening year.
Public confidence in the Labour government’s ability to deliver on key promises is low:
Migration Control: More than two-thirds of Britons doubt that the number of migrants crossing the Channel will decrease in 2025.
NHS Waiting Lists: Similar pessimism surrounds efforts to cut waiting times in the NHS.
The poll reveals a widespread belief that Labour under Sir Keir Starmer lacks distinction from its predecessor.
A staggering 66% of respondents see the party as “more of the same,” while only 34% believe Labour represents a genuine departure from previous Conservative leadership.
Luke Tryl, Executive Director of More in Common, described the findings as indicative of a “pervasive sense of national gloom.” He attributed the mood to a combination of disillusionment with the government and disappointment in Labour’s perceived inability to deliver on its promises of change.
The survey comes as the UK faces ongoing challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis, economic uncertainty, and increasing strain on public services such as the NHS.
