Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Labour's Economic Trust Erodes Amid Tax Hike Controversy

12/2/2025

29 2 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

YouGov poll finds Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leader, less trusted on the economy than the Conservatives under Liz Truss, with 10% trusting Labour and 17% trusting the Tories.
Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, is accused of misleading the public to justify £26 billion in tax hikes, with 37% saying she exaggerated and 18% saying she is honest.
After the Budget, 52% see the country worse off, 8% see improvement.

1 of 1

Story summary

YouGov poll finds Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leader, less trusted on the economy than the Conservatives under Liz Truss, with 10% trusting Labour and 17% trusting the Tories.
Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, is accused of misleading the public to justify £26 billion in tax hikes, with 37% saying she exaggerated and 18% saying she is honest.
After the Budget, 52% see the country worse off, 8% see improvement.