Post-conferences the gap between Labour and the Conservatives has remained the same, though the Liberal Democrats are down four points, according to the latest poll from Ipsos.
Approval ratings for the government and all three main party leaders are down after the Olympics, with the September Ipsos Political Monitor showing Nick Clegg is hit with his worst ever ratings.
Economic optimism falls to its lowest point since December 2008 and people's concerns about being able to pay the bills, retire as planned and their children's job prospects are rising.
Half of the public think the phone hacking scandal will lead to major changes in public life, but large minority think it will blow over with no significant impact.
Support for cuts to public services falls as the impact of spending cuts begins to be felt.
There is widespread concern about the effects of cuts in the next 12 months as pessimism about the economy increases to levels of concern not seen since the start of 2009
Confidence in Britain's economic prospects falls away, as support for the government decreases.
However, Cameron remains liked and the public have not yet made up their minds about Ed Miliband
