Suella Braverman’s leadership hopes dented as public support plummets

Speeding fines and immigration statements lead to fall in trust for UK home secretary, even among Conservative voters

Suella Braverman has suffered a collapse in personal support among the public in the wake of rows over a speeding fine and her handling of immigration, a new poll for the Observer has revealed.

With some Tories accusing the home secretary of positioning herself as a future leader, the latest Opinium poll found that her personal approval rating had slumped to -36 among voters. While 14% said they approved of the job she is doing, 50% said they disapproved.