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Labour still to blame for economy, say 46% in Opinium/Observer poll Labour still to blame for economy, say 46% in Opinium/Observer poll
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Nearly half of the public still blame Labour for the state of the UK economy, a new poll shows, in a bitter blow to Ed Miliband.Nearly half of the public still blame Labour for the state of the UK economy, a new poll shows, in a bitter blow to Ed Miliband.
An Opinium/Observer poll finds that after three years of the coalition fewer than one in three blame the Tories and Liberal Democrats for the lack of economic growth.An Opinium/Observer poll finds that after three years of the coalition fewer than one in three blame the Tories and Liberal Democrats for the lack of economic growth.
Of those questioned, 46% say Labour is most responsible, with just 15% believing that the fault lies elsewhere than Britain's political classes.Of those questioned, 46% say Labour is most responsible, with just 15% believing that the fault lies elsewhere than Britain's political classes.
The proportion who would trust David Cameron and George Osborne above others stands at 28%. In contrast 21% would trust Miliband and his shadow chancellor Ed Balls. Just 6% would trust deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and the business secretary Vince Cable.The proportion who would trust David Cameron and George Osborne above others stands at 28%. In contrast 21% would trust Miliband and his shadow chancellor Ed Balls. Just 6% would trust deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and the business secretary Vince Cable.
Two thirds of voters say the economic picture is bad compared to just 9% who believe it is good.Two thirds of voters say the economic picture is bad compared to just 9% who believe it is good.
Despite the disappointing results for Miliband, the Labour continues to hold a 10 percentage point lead over David Cameron's party. Ukip stands at 19% and the Liberal Democrats continue to struggle on 7%.Despite the disappointing results for Miliband, the Labour continues to hold a 10 percentage point lead over David Cameron's party. Ukip stands at 19% and the Liberal Democrats continue to struggle on 7%.
According to the poll, 45% say the government should spend more money to stimulate the economy and increase growth even if it means borrowing more in the short term.According to the poll, 45% say the government should spend more money to stimulate the economy and increase growth even if it means borrowing more in the short term.
One in three (34%) say the government should continue to focus on reducing the deficit by cutting public spending.One in three (34%) say the government should continue to focus on reducing the deficit by cutting public spending.
• Opinium Research carried out an online survey of 1,954 GB adults from 25th to 28th June. Results have been weighted to nationally representative criteria. Full tables are available here"• Opinium Research carried out an online survey of 1,954 GB adults from 25th to 28th June. Results have been weighted to nationally representative criteria. Full tables are available here"
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