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Jeremy Corbyn’s ratings among the public and Labour supporters have dropped to the lowest level since before last year’s general election.

The finding by Ipsos MORI suggest a second honeymoon, which began with Labour’s improved performance in the 2017 vote, has come to an end.

Labour and the Conservatives are virtually level pegging in the poll, which has the parties standing at Tories 41 per cent (-2), Labour 40 (-2), Liberal Democrats 10 (+4), and the Greens and Ukip on two each.

Some six in 10 Labour supporters are satisfied with their leader, down from seven in 10.

However, the percentage who are unhappy with his performance has jumped from 26 to 34.

The finding comes after weeks in which Mr Corbyn’s leadership was under fire over anti-Semitism, the Salisbury attack, Russia and Syria.

Since September, Mr Corbyn has lost ground in several key areas. Only 25 per cent think he is “good in a crisis”, down from 30.

He trails Theresa May who is seen as good at handling crises by 43 per cent, up from 40. About three in 10 see Mr Corbyn as having “sound judgment”, down from four in 10. Mrs May’s rating went up from 36 per cent to 41 per cent over the same period.

Mrs May beats the Opposition leader on patriotism (73 per cent v 44 per cent). Mr Corbyn wins on having personality (39 v 16) and is seen as less “out of touch” (39 v 64).

Pessimism about the economy has reduced, especially among young people.