Majority of Brits Doubt Tory Election Promises Can Be Afforded
A new Ipsos survey slams the Conservative Party’s manifesto, revealing that most Brits don’t believe the Tories can pay for their promises. This spells trouble for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak just weeks before the election.
Poll Exposes Deep Distrust Across All Main Parties
Ipsos quizzed voters right after the Tories, Labour, and Liberal Democrats unveiled their manifestos. The result? A dramatic lack of faith in all the big parties’ economic plans.
- Only 25% back the Conservatives’ ability to fund their manifesto.
- A whopping 62% doubt the Tories can deliver financially.
- Labour faces scepticism too, with only 37% confident in their fiscal plans and half doubting them.
- Liberal Democrats did slightly better, but still 57% expressed doubts over their affordability claims.
Voters Expect Broken Promises and Budget Cuts
Most voters don’t believe the parties will stick to their pledges if cash runs out.
- 67% think the Conservatives will fail to deliver on promises.
- 52% expect Tory spending cuts.
- More than half reckon Labour would hike borrowing, raise taxes, or scale back schemes.
Labour Viewed More Positively Despite Financial Doubts
Interestingly, Labour’s manifesto is seen as a beacon of hope by 63% of voters, a better score than the Lib Dems’ 55% and way ahead of the Tories on 44%. This suggests Starmer’s team might have an edge in the public’s eye if they can reassure about their money plans.
Election Looms, Trust in Party Finances at Breaking Point
As the country gears up to vote, all major parties face a tough challenge: convincing the public they can deliver on promises without breaking the bank. With widespread economic scepticism, winning trust may prove harder than winning votes.
