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Seven in ten (70%) Britons expect Labour to increase personal taxes amid deep economic pessimism
New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted in October 2026, reveals widespread public pessimism regarding the UK's economic trajectory as the Labour Government led by Andy Burnham prepares its fiscal agenda. With immigration (40%), the economy (31%), and inflation (30%) standing as the dominant concerns on the Ipsos Issues Index, the British public displays continued economic pessimism and widespread anticipation of impending tax rises.
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Brexit remains Britons' top concern whilst worry over the environment hits its highest level since 1990
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Ipsos Issues Index August: Worries about Brexit hold steady while concern about the NHS and crime rise
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Ipsos Issues Index July 2019: Brexit, the NHS and crime are Britons’ three biggest issues
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