The latest ComRes poll for the Independent on Sunday shows a leap in economic optimism but no boost for Labour:
Con 39% (+1)
Lab 22% (-)
LD 18% (-2)
Others 21% (+1)
Change since most recent ComRes poll for The Independent, 7 June.
I expect the economy will start showing signs of improvement soon
March 2009
Agree 67% 39%
Disagree 27% 58%
Tory voters are more optimistic (81%) than Labour voters (74%), which is a reversal of the March pattern
The Conservative Party is not yet ready for government
Jan 09 Sept 08
Agree 45% 50% 46%
Disagree 46% 41% 43%
If elected to form the next government the Conservatives would probably cut public services too much
Agree 50%
Disagree 37%
The Conservatives would be better than Labour at running the NHS, schools and other public services
Agree 43%
Disagree 42%
ComRes telephoned 1,012 GB adults on 17 and 18 June