10/02/2009
Tories Secure Major Opinion Poll Lead
If a general election was to be held this week, the Tories would secure a comfortable majority, according to the latest opinion poll figures released today.
Labour has suffered another heavy loss of public support in the last month, with approval ratings dipping to 28%, down 5% on the previous poll.
Today's Populus report in the Times suggested the government has lost more ground to the Conservatives, who now enjoy 42% of public backing.
The latest figures have showed a 14% lead for the Opposition, which in an election would result in a sizable parliamentary majority.
The Liberal Democrats have extended their approval by three points since January, making them now only 10% behind the government in support.
Late last year it appeared the Prime Minister was enjoying what was referred to as the 'Brown Bounce', almost bringing him level-pegging with David Cameron's Tories.
At this point, an election would have resulted in a hung parliament.
However, today's results have suggested the public views Mr Cameron as a more capable man than Gordon Brown to lead us out of the economic recession.
Personal approval ratings for Mr Cameron stands at 41%, compared to the PM's 32%.
Last month, prior to the recession announcement, the men were neck-and-neck.
An election must be called before June 2010. Mr Brown has yet to face a direct public vote, after inheriting the office of Prime Minister from Tony Blair.
It would seem unlikely Mr Brown will dissolve parliament any time soon, until there are signs of recovery in his party's support.
Populus surveyed 1,504 adults by telephone between February 6 and 8.
(PR/JM)
Labour has suffered another heavy loss of public support in the last month, with approval ratings dipping to 28%, down 5% on the previous poll.
Today's Populus report in the Times suggested the government has lost more ground to the Conservatives, who now enjoy 42% of public backing.
The latest figures have showed a 14% lead for the Opposition, which in an election would result in a sizable parliamentary majority.
The Liberal Democrats have extended their approval by three points since January, making them now only 10% behind the government in support.
Late last year it appeared the Prime Minister was enjoying what was referred to as the 'Brown Bounce', almost bringing him level-pegging with David Cameron's Tories.
At this point, an election would have resulted in a hung parliament.
However, today's results have suggested the public views Mr Cameron as a more capable man than Gordon Brown to lead us out of the economic recession.
Personal approval ratings for Mr Cameron stands at 41%, compared to the PM's 32%.
Last month, prior to the recession announcement, the men were neck-and-neck.
An election must be called before June 2010. Mr Brown has yet to face a direct public vote, after inheriting the office of Prime Minister from Tony Blair.
It would seem unlikely Mr Brown will dissolve parliament any time soon, until there are signs of recovery in his party's support.
Populus surveyed 1,504 adults by telephone between February 6 and 8.
(PR/JM)
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