Persuading the electorate that they need to vote Tory at the next general election is a tough ask, in spite of aspects of the Budget being largely welcomed
contains plenty of encouraging news for Rishi Sunak. More on that in a second.
However, two of the most significant findings are stacked against him. A majority of voters feel that this week’swill not help them – with just 15 per cent believing they will personally benefit. That’s not what any government wants to hear, during an acute cost of living crunch. Crucially, Labour’s lead over the Tories remains 17 points , the sort of gap that would deliver a landslide in the next general election.There’s strong backing also for tougher benefits sanctions, extra defence spending and the corporation tax hike.
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