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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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