Just four percent of people approve of the United Bermuda Party's performance since the General Election.

And if an election took place today, the Progressive Labour Party would win more heavily than it did last December, according to a survey by Research.bm.

Twenty-nine percent of people would vote UBP, down from 33 percent in the last poll three months ago; while 39 percent would vote PLP, up from 37 percent.

The lack of support for the UBP comes despite Premier Ewart Brown's falling popularity, with only three in ten people having a favourable impression of him.

People were asked to give the UBP's performance a rating of one to seven in the telephone poll. Just one percent gave the maximum mark, with 13 percent giving the bottom mark.

Meanwhile, six percent of people gave the PLP top marks, with seven percent giving the lowest score possible.

Leader Kim Swan, whose own favourability sunk from 36 percent to 30 percent, said in a statement last night: "The polls are a clear indication of the public's lack of confidence in the current PLP leadership.

"But I also feel that the public is wondering whether anyone is on their side.

"It doesn't surprise me that as a result of continuing stories in the press about division in the UBP, the public is raising questions about our performance as an effective opposition.

"As leader, I can't allow this to continue and will do everything I can to restore people's confidence in the United Bermuda Party.

"An effective Opposition and viable alternative to the current PLP Government is more important now than ever, given the serious economic and social challenges Bermuda faces."