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Labour's Trust Plummets Amid Broken Tax Promises

12/10/2025

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Labour is the least trusted party in Britain, with 49% distrust, per Merlin Strategy.
Following the November Budget, 69% believe Labour has broken its tax promises, according to pollster Scarlett Maguire.
Half of 2024 Labour voters agree that Labour has broken its tax promises.
The Budget leaves many voters feeling worse off, with 70% anticipating further tax increases.
The Conservative party's trust rating is 36% trust versus 41% distrust.

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Story summary

Labour is the least trusted party in Britain, with 49% distrust, per Merlin Strategy.
Following the November Budget, 69% believe Labour has broken its tax promises, according to pollster Scarlett Maguire.
Half of 2024 Labour voters agree that Labour has broken its tax promises.
The Budget leaves many voters feeling worse off, with 70% anticipating further tax increases.
The Conservative party's trust rating is 36% trust versus 41% distrust.