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Two in three Britons do not trust Conservatives to reduce cost of living, majority do not trust Labour either
Few trust either party to reduce cost of living or manage taxes and public spending
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Experience in public services or business most seen as signs of a good Prime Minister, but wealthier than average or upper-class parents seen more negatively
Prospect of an early General Election provokes mix of emotions, but Labour supporters more hopeful, Conservatives more worried.
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Almost 4 in 10 think Rishi Sunak would do a good job as PM, but he is also the most well-known of the candidates
37% think Sunak would do a good job as PM, followed by 24% for Truss and Hunt, 22% Zahawi and 21% for Mordaunt
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Britons believe a fresh start is more likely under a Labour government than a Conservative one under a new PM
As the Conservative leadership race heats up, we ask the public about their expectations and hopes for future governments and leaders
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Long waiting lists/times seen as biggest issue facing the NHS
Only 1 in 3 are confident an ambulance would arrive quickly if they needed one
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Public split over potential alternative candidates for PM
Our polling, conducted on 7th July 2022, finds no clear winner among the public as to who should succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister.
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2 in 3 lack confidence in the Government’s ability to run the country properly, competently and seriously, or with integrity
3 in 5 support Boris Johnson resigning as Prime Minister after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign from the Cabinet.
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Three-quarters of Britons believe the UK is already experiencing an economic recession
Only 22% of those who believe we are already in a recession or expect one before the end of the year believe we will recover quickly, 74% say it will be a slow comeback.
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Almost half of Britons say Brexit has made their daily life worse, 1 in 3 say it has made little difference
Public identify immigration and Northern Ireland as potential flashpoints between EU and UK – but believe there is more common ground on crime, Ukraine and net zero.
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Britons support rent controls and extending the Right to Buy scheme, but also expect further house price rises and too little new housing
What do Britons perceive as the biggest problems with housing in the country and what measures do they support to try to fix them?