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Focus on cost of living and public services Britons ask Sunak and Truss
There is little to choose between public favourability scores for Sunak and Truss.
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6 in 10 Brits say the temperature has been hotter than they expected, with 8 in 10 saying it’s too hot
Many Brits struggle with the heat but many think we talk about the weather too much
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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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Boris Johnson’s likeability ratings fall to his lowest score as PM
As the Prime Minister faces more pressure, his likeability ratings drop further