Story perspectives

Conservatives Surge Post-Budget, Voter Sentiment Remains Gloomy

11/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

Conservatives, led by Kemi Badenoch (Conservative Party), gain three points after Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget announcement, marking their highest rating since March.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, falls from 35% to 30%.
Despite support for Budget measures, sentiment remains negative, with 51% of voters feeling worse off.
Many voters worry the Budget will hinder growth and public services.
Five parties poll over 10%, keeping the landscape fractured.

1 of 1

Story summary

Conservatives, led by Kemi Badenoch (Conservative Party), gain three points after Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget announcement, marking their highest rating since March.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, falls from 35% to 30%.
Despite support for Budget measures, sentiment remains negative, with 51% of voters feeling worse off.
Many voters worry the Budget will hinder growth and public services.
Five parties poll over 10%, keeping the landscape fractured.