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77% of Britons Disapprove of Labour's Economic Management

11/20/2025

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A YouGov poll shows 77% of Britons say the Labour government poorly manages the economy, while 4% rate it as fairly good.
Sixty-four percent attribute the economic situation to Labour's policies, including 24% of Labour voters.
Budget proposals to raise taxes on gambling and high-value homes gain public support.
There is backing for removing VAT on energy bills.
This signals a complex landscape ahead of the Winter Budget.

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Story summary

A YouGov poll shows 77% of Britons say the Labour government poorly manages the economy, while 4% rate it as fairly good.
Sixty-four percent attribute the economic situation to Labour's policies, including 24% of Labour voters.
Budget proposals to raise taxes on gambling and high-value homes gain public support.
There is backing for removing VAT on energy bills.
This signals a complex landscape ahead of the Winter Budget.