‘Boris bounce’ continues as Tories continue climb up polls
The Conservatives are still benefiting from a so-called ‘Boris bounce’, putting more space between themselves and their opposition in the polls.
The latest YouGov voting intention survey shows Tories extending their lead on Labour to 12 percentage points, with 34 per cent of people saying they would vote blue, up two points on last week.
Labour were flat, with 22 per cent of those polled. Liberal Democrats have dropped down to 17 per cent, down four points on the week, while the Brexit Party climbed one point to 13 per cent of the vote.
Much of this can be put down to the new Prime Minister enjoying a honeymoon period in the polls. Brits are currently twice as likely to prefer Boris Johnson to Jeremy Corbyn (40 per cent versus 20 per cent).
The survey was carried out on 27 and 28 August – meaning the period included time after it was revealed that Boris Johnson had sought to prorogue parliament.
Yesterday YouGov’s snap poll suggested a majority deemed the move “unacceptable” – 47 per cent against 27 per cent.
However, a further breakdown of the data suggested the long-standing Brexit divisions had not shifted.
Some 68 per cent of Labour voters, and 73 per cent of Remainers, were against Johnson’s move.
Meanwhile 52 per cent of Tories and 51 per cent of Leavers were in favour of it.
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