General public attitudes towards a Financial Transactions Tax

This survey explored attitudes towards a Financial Transactions Tax amongst the general public of Great Britain.

Key findings160

• The Poll found that half (49%) of the general public would support the British Government introducing a Financial Transactions Tax if this tax was agreed by all of the other G20 countries160
• 160The Financial Transactions Tax (31%) was the most preferred option of actions to help balance the UK's finances. This was followed by a cut in public spending (29%); a rise in business taxes (18%), a rise in income tax (16%); a rise in national insurance (11%); and a rise in VAT (10%).

Technical Detail

The research was carried out using Ipsos's Capibus, the weekly face-to-face160omnibus survey, using a nationally representative quota sample across Great Britain, with data weighted to the known population profile. Fieldwork was conducted 16-22 April 2010. In total, 1989 interviews were conducted amongst adults aged 18+, including 554 interviews conducted in marginal seats (as defined by Professors Colin Rallings & Michael Thrasher in 'Media Guide to the New Parliamentary Constituencies).'

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