Conservatives of British Prime Minister Johnson believe support has fallen to a minimum since the election, according to the poll

LONDON, Sept. 10 (Reuters) – Support for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has fallen behind the opposition Labor Party to its lowest level since the 2019 national election, a poll showed, after to announce a tax hike to fund health and social care.

The poll, conducted by YouGov for the Times newspaper, showed that support for the Conservatives fell five points to 33%, with Labor one point to 35%, ahead of Johnson’s party for the first time since January .

Johnson on Tuesday set plans to raise taxes on workers, employers and some investors to try to solve a health and social care funding crisis, angering some in his ruling party by breaking election promises and compromising traditional support. from the party to low taxes.

“We should be wary of skipping too many conclusions from a single poll, but … it looks like the government would have sacrificed its reputation for low taxes among Conservative voters without receiving too much credit to help the NHS,” Anthony said Wells, director of political research at YouGov, referring to the National Health Service.

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Culture Minister Oliver Dowden downplayed the importance of the poll, adding that the investment in the health service would be recognized by voters in the upcoming national elections, scheduled for 2024.

“Opinion polls come and go, what the government does is make long-term decisions in the national interest,” he told Sky News.

“In the end, the electorate rewards governments that are willing to make difficult decisions to protect the national interest.”

Report by Alistair Smout and Paul Sandle; edited by James Davey

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