YouGov found more than four in five (83%) of the general public think the government is managing the economic problems badly. AdvertisementEven among 2024 Labour voters, only 35% told the pollsters the party is doing a good job with rising bills. More than half of Brits (53%) say the cost of living is a major problem facing the UK right now – more than any other issue. AdvertisementJust 13% think the Tories believe the cost of living is an important issue and 12% feel the same about the Lib Dems. The news will come as a blow to the prime minister as he put his ability to handle the rising cost of living at the heart of his local elections campaign.

Source: Huffington Post March 31, 2026 12:34 UTC