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02/12/2008
Brown Closes Gap On Tory Lead, Says Poll
Gordon Brown has managed to close the lead enjoyed by the Conservatives in the opinion polls, according to a survey published today.
The two parties are now almost neck and neck, with the Tories only boasting a one-point edge over the government.
Today's news is sure to bolster the Prime Minister's support within the Labour party, which was on the brink of wavering to almost disastrous levels just a few months ago.
According to a ComRes opinion poll, commissioned by the Independent newspaper, Labour's support currently stands at 36%, up five points from November.
David Cameron’s Conservatives have conceded two-points since last month, bringing popular support down to 37%.
Today's results suggest the smallest gap between the government and the opposition since January, when an Ipsos MORI poll put Labour one point ahead.
Support for the Liberal Democrats has increased by one point, still making it the third most favoured party.
Those on lower-incomes have reportedly embraced the reforms laid out in last month’s pre-Budget report.
According to ComRes, many supported the Chancellor’s decision to increase taxes on the more wealthy, and knock 2.5% off VAT.
So-called ‘natural’ Labour supporters have also increased, according to the survey.
Eighty-seven percent now class themselves as ‘natural’ supporters of the government, compared to 81% last month.
Among Conservative ‘identifiers’, those intending to vote for Mr Cameron's party fell to 91%, down 5% from last month.
(PR)
The two parties are now almost neck and neck, with the Tories only boasting a one-point edge over the government.
Today's news is sure to bolster the Prime Minister's support within the Labour party, which was on the brink of wavering to almost disastrous levels just a few months ago.
According to a ComRes opinion poll, commissioned by the Independent newspaper, Labour's support currently stands at 36%, up five points from November.
David Cameron’s Conservatives have conceded two-points since last month, bringing popular support down to 37%.
Today's results suggest the smallest gap between the government and the opposition since January, when an Ipsos MORI poll put Labour one point ahead.
Support for the Liberal Democrats has increased by one point, still making it the third most favoured party.
Those on lower-incomes have reportedly embraced the reforms laid out in last month’s pre-Budget report.
According to ComRes, many supported the Chancellor’s decision to increase taxes on the more wealthy, and knock 2.5% off VAT.
So-called ‘natural’ Labour supporters have also increased, according to the survey.
Eighty-seven percent now class themselves as ‘natural’ supporters of the government, compared to 81% last month.
Among Conservative ‘identifiers’, those intending to vote for Mr Cameron's party fell to 91%, down 5% from last month.
(PR)
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