The public is divided on whether Rishi Sunak’s changes to net zero were the right thing to do, but his personal ratings have fallen.

Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng and Michael Gove are among the senior figures who accepted severance payments after leaving office.

There have been complaints that up to 20 officials are supporting Jamie Hepburn, the Scottish independence minister, on working up plans.

Ipsos found largely negative views of the Prime Minister, while impressions of the Labour leader were more mixed.