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- Sixty percent of UK voters oppose higher taxation and public spending, and perceptions of immigration have turned more negative.
- The British Social Attitudes survey shows record support for cutting taxes and spending.
- Sir John Curtice notes the shift follows significant state spending increases.
- Left-leaning voters favor a larger state and Conservative supporters prefer reductions.
- Over 40% oppose increased welfare spending; electoral reform gains support as fragmentation rises.
