Residents and workers in High Wycombe have had their say on whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer should resign.

The 63-year-old became the United Kingdom’s leader following Labour’s victory at the 2024 General Election, but has since recorded some of the lowest approval ratings of any Prime Minister in modern British history.

In May this year, his net popularity fell to around -46, with tax rises, unclear policies, regular U-turns, Digital ID, rising illegal immigration and perceived weak leadership among the reasons cited for public dissatisfaction.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer makes a statement in number 10 Downing Street, Westminster, following a terror attack on Wednesday morning in which two men were stabbed. Picture date: Thursday April 30, 2026. PA Photo. Police across the country have stepped up patrols in response to the attack that saw two Jewish men - 34-year-old Shilome Rand and 76-year-old Moshe Ben Baila, named locally as Moshe Shine - taken to hospital after being stabbed. Photo credit should read: Jack Taylor/PA Wire (Image: Jack Taylor/PA Wire)

Labour losing almost 1,500 councillors in local elections earlier this month has added to the pressure.

In addition, several members of his own party have called for his resignation, while others have stepped down from his cabinet.

With public discontent growing, a number of people in High Wycombe have shared their views on whether he should stay or go.

Edwina Bown, 87, who lives just outside the town, described Starmer as a “nice and kind man” but questioned his leadership abilities.

Edwina Bown voted Labour at the last election (Image: NQ)

The Prestwood resident, who voted Labour at the last election, was asked if he should leave his post.

She said: "I do agree with that, unfortunately.

“He is a weak man who can’t make decisions.

“He dithers a bit and it is not good, especially with his U-turns.”

The retired health worker said she had previously voted Labour and Liberal, before switching to the Conservatives when Margaret Thatcher was in power.

She returned to Labour after Thatcher stepped down in 1990.

Entrepreneur Marie Hazelwood, who runs the Baked by Marie cake shop in the Eden Shopping Centre, said Labour had “made themselves into a laughing stock”, but believes Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has the “charisma” to lead the party to victory at the next General Election, which must take place before August 2029.

She said: “I don’t think a resignation is right, particularly as it could increase bond yields and push up borrowing costs, similar to what happened when Liz Truss was in charge.

Marie Hazelwood, a Labour supporter, has backed Andy Burnham to be the country's next PM (Image: NQ)

“Labour gave the Tories a hard time for that, so it is a bit of a laughing stock what they are making of themselves.

“However, when you look at Starmer’s ratings, the country is speaking, people are not happy with the leadership.

“As a northerner, I am very familiar with Andy Burnham, having lived in Manchester for a long time, and I think he has the charisma to lead Labour at the next election.”

Avelina Oliveira dos Anjos, who works in the town and identifies as a trans person, described Starmer as a “political weathervane” and called for his resignation.

Avelina Oliveira dos Anjos is not a fan of the current PM (Image: NQ)

The MenKind staff member said: “Keir Starmer is a political weathervane who doesn’t hold any convictions of his own and changes direction based on what will keep him in power.

“The public see that.

“They see a man who is desperately clinging onto power for no reason other than to hold onto it.

“There have been no attempts to make a positive difference to the lives of the British public, particularly minority communities.

“He should resign, but I don’t think he will.”

Ms dos Anjos then praised the Green Party policies.

At the time of writing, Starmer remains in power of the United Kingdom.