Keir Starmer among least leftwing Labour MPs

Question 1

What does the study by Chris Hanretty rank?

Answer 1

The study ranks UK MPs’ political positions from left (0) to right (100).

Question 2

What is Keir Starmer’s political position score?

Answer 2

Keir Starmer scores 48, making him one of the least leftwing Labour MPs.

Question 3

What is Kemi Badenoch’s political position score?

Answer 3

Kemi Badenoch scores 88, placing her to the right of most Tories.

Question 4

How did Labour’s election victory affect Parliament?

Answer 4

Labour’s landslide election victory shifted Parliament to the left.

Question 5

Who are the leftmost and rightmost MPs according to the study?

Answer 5

Labour’s Nadia Whittome and Diane Abbott score 4 (most leftwing), while Suella Braverman scores 95 (most rightwing).

Question 6

How does Ed Davey’s position compare to Starmer’s?

Answer 6

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey scores 37, making him more leftwing than Starmer.

Question 7

What are Kemi Badenoch’s views on ideology?

Answer 7

Badenoch critiques ‘woke’ ideology and Reform UK, while praising rightwing leaders.