Keir Starmer given clear verdict on his time as Prime Minister so far

's first 100 days as Prime Minister have certainly been eventful.

His initial three months have been a powder keg of high expectation reined in by a country in crisis. He took over from the beleaguered Tories in July with a promise to unify the and get the nation back on its feet. But the harsh realities of political life quickly set in.

Early days were characterised by a series of ambitious policy announcements aimed at addressing key issues such as the cost of living crisis, climate change, and public sector reform. However, all these were met with mixed reactions, both within his party and among the public.

The major thorn in Starmer's side is undoubtedly the controversial decision to axe for more than ten million pensioners. The help - worth up to £300 depending on your circumstances - used to be available to anyone over state pension age. But now, you must be claiming certain means-tested benefits, such as Pension Credit, to receive it.

Chancellor blamed this on a £22billion black hole left behind by the Tories with the PM saying the former government's "appalling" legacy had forced Labour to make "hard decisions" and do "difficult things".

this week, the PM admitted that while had faced some "choppy days", he is determined to "look forward" and fix 14 years of Tory damage. It comes after the freebies row saw Starmer slammed for accepting thousands of pounds worth of clothes and glasses for himself and his wife Victoria from Labour peer and donor Lord Alli.

However, the leader announced he would no longer accept gifts of clothes and said he had paid back more than £6,000 worth of presents and hospitality. Starmer was further dogged after parting with his chief-of-staff Sue Gray on Monday, following weeks of negative briefings aimed at the politician.

This week, deputy PM published the landmark , which has been hailed the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation. Within the 28 reforms included a ban on exploitative zero hours contracts and boosting sick pay provisions. It promises to end the practice of bad bosses firing and rehiring staff on worse terms while providing parental and bereavement leave from day one.

Now well into the three-month mark, Starmer’s ability to pivot from early setbacks will be crucial. Engaging more directly with grassroots movements and listening to the concerns of party members could help him regain momentum. The next phase of his leadership will likely hinge on whether he can turn all the criticism he's faced into opportunity.

We asked A massive 7,706 said they were not, while just 538 said they were.

What Mirror readers think grom 'gone by Christmas' to 'give the man time'

Hundreds of you commented on our , here's just a snapshot of what some of you had to say:

Artbrut: "To be fair it is early days for Labour, but unfortunately it seems Mr Sunak was right about Labour not being upfront about tax hikes. They certainly didn't mention giving pensioners a tough time. One thing Labour did push was 'Smashing the Gangs' - but we hear little about the progress, in fact the news is the opposite in this department. Another thing was talking about restoring trust in politicians and then gets embroiled in giftgate! Did I do the right thing in putting my trust in Labour and Mr Starmer? So far it is a no from me."

Soniamarie: "I don't remember voting for Labour to remove my Winter Fuel Allowance, nor the potential scrapping of Bus Fare Concessions, Single Person Council Tax, or any other measures that are in the pipeline for us pensioners and single individuals. Here's hoping Starmer may not be running for another 100 days."

Clobber2: "No, Keir. I'm judging you now on the fact that I'm a pensioner who's worked hard all my life and now having to choose between heating and eating. Lost my winter fuel allowance. NOT in your manifesto was it?"

Ranza1: "He (Starmer) has delivered only pain and worry for the country. Every day negative things are happening. Everyone is saying there is NO light at the end of the five-year tunnel."

Redrascal1: "As someone who worked for 20 years I have no objection to improving workers' rights, but once again changing the retirement age is deeply unfair. Combined with the attacks on WFA, this will lead to pensioners being forced to continue to work thus creating less jobs for younger generations."

Jah Warrior: "Give the man time."

Centrist10: "Starmer has surpassed my expectations. I was expecting him and his government to do badly but well done to Starmer for exceeding the bar set way, way beyond utterly disastrous. The country are fed up of his self righteous attitude and terrible selection of ministers hence his plummeting popularity. he is without doubt the worst Prime Minister I have ever seen."

RubyTuesday2: "Look at the dross he had to clear up."

Mc14may: "Gone by Xmas".

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