Half the Public Predicts the Economy Falling into the Chimney This Christmas with Labour

UK Public on Economic Outlook

Half of Britons are braced for a worsening economy, while a mere 14% see any improvement.

Cost‑of‑Living Conundrum

The headline is living costs. Even with inflation cooling, around 80% of respondents say prices have gone up, and a sharp 43% feel they’ve hit the big‑gauge inflation tank.

What’s the Next Big Threat?

Utility Bills – 68% think these will keep climbing.
Groceries – 66% warn that supermarket prices will get worse.
Housing – 61% expect rents and mortgages to keep on the rise.

So while prices have already been tightening tongues, the public’s mood remains grim—unless the government can find a way to keep the cost of living from spiraling out of control.

Inheritance Tax raises £5.7 billion in 8 months

Rural regions are now facing further tax hikes in Labour’s so-called ‘gun tax’

BBC under pressure to play ‘Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers’ song ‘Freezing This Christmas’

Labour’s Voter Dilemma: When Farage Leads the Pack

In a shocking twist, the only thing that’s not standing up for the NHS are the waiting lists. Half of the people surveyed say their health care is sliding toward a pickle‑laden future in 2025—where the only thing waiting for you is another day of uncertainty.

Why the NHS Isn’t the Talk of the Town

2024 vs. 2025: Guess what? The wait times are creeping up.
Half the folks predict that things will only get worse.
“No worries” is no longer a popular response. The NHS is the underdog at the moment.

Labour’s Money‑Making Promise Meets Skepticism

Labour’s grand plan: “More cash in people’s pockets.” It sounds great until you notice more than a few heads roll.

46% of voters doubt whether the party can actually deliver on this promise.
They’re less convinced than the NHS is on the path of recovery.
When you’re struggling to keep your wallet happy and the health system is also on shaky footing, it’s a double whammy.

Bottom Line

As Farage climbs the polling ranks, Labour faces two major hurdles: proving the health service can keep moving forward while convincing voters that its money‑making track record isn’t just wishful talk.

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Labour’s Slump, Conservatives’ Crawl: The Pulse of the Polls

Bottom line? Labour is dipping in the economy arena, while the Tories haven’t yet pulled the crowd into their orbit. The numbers are a bit of a mixed bag, but they paint a clear picture: the public’s money‑talk is wobbling, and the leading parties are yet to settle the debate.

Tax Talk & Trust Tumble

Tax Levels: Conservatives edge ahead by a slim margin – +1 points versus Labour.
Public Trust: A solid 34% of voters feel they can’t rely on either major party to rule the economy effectively.
Service Boost: Labour still shines when it comes to public services, outpacing the opposition by +12 points.

Waspi Women’s Wave: The Talk of the Town

Next up, the Waspi Women decision stole the spotlight. Nearly half of respondents (48%) think the government misstepped, and a curious 46% of those who pledged to Labour in 2024 echo that sentiment.

Starmer & Badenoch: Which Leader’s in the Lead?

Keir Starmer’s overall favorability remains steady at a -32% net score.
Kemi Badenoch clicked down by six points, ending up at -12% with a 32% disapproval rate.
Only 25% view Starmer as the best possible prime minister; 16% back Badenoch for the role.
Meanwhile, 41% say neither would be the right pick.

Opinion Spotlight: Adam Drummond of Opinium

“2024 is closing the same circle it opened—an unpopular administration tangled in economic headwinds, big aims but little faith that they can actually deliver,” says Drummond. He points out that Starmer’s advantage lies in time: a sizable parliamentary majority and a four‑and‑a‑half‑year lead before the next election.
But the shared blame for economic mismanagement has shifted the electorate’s sympathy away from the Tories. The fact that they’re now neck‑and‑neck with the Conservatives, who got reduced to just 121 MPs last year, raises red flags for the future.