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The latest YouGov/Telegraph poll, showing the Conservatives with a lead for the first time since the fuel crisis has various bloggers of the right excited (such as Mr Cuthbertson) but there are couple of points beyond the headline figures worth noting.
First, while a majority doesn't see them on the side of either, more people still see the Government as being on the side of business than on the side of the trade unions. While Labour might still be constitutionally tied to the Unions, it seems that link has been broken in the people's minds.
Secondly, and most interestingly, when asked about tax, 67% of people support a 50% tax rate for people earning over £100,000 (coupled with a raise in the 40% band to £40,000 a year). So, people don't think labour is on the side of the Unions and they want higher taxes for the rich. Tommy Sheridan must be almost as happy as IDS today.
Oh, I was one of the people YouGov interviewed for the poll. You can either try and guess what I answered, or just dismiss the whole thing based on clearly faulty sampling methodology, should you wish.
First, while a majority doesn't see them on the side of either, more people still see the Government as being on the side of business than on the side of the trade unions. While Labour might still be constitutionally tied to the Unions, it seems that link has been broken in the people's minds.
Secondly, and most interestingly, when asked about tax, 67% of people support a 50% tax rate for people earning over £100,000 (coupled with a raise in the 40% band to £40,000 a year). So, people don't think labour is on the side of the Unions and they want higher taxes for the rich. Tommy Sheridan must be almost as happy as IDS today.
Oh, I was one of the people YouGov interviewed for the poll. You can either try and guess what I answered, or just dismiss the whole thing based on clearly faulty sampling methodology, should you wish.
Nick got away with this at 1:36 PM
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