We asked to what extent they met this objective. It would seem that respondents agree that Labour's main achievement has been its maintenance of the economy. Increases in taxes, notably stealth taxes and the IR35 calamity, were also detailed by respondents. Issues in the General Election Directors were asked what they consider to be the most important issues in the forthcoming election. As can be seen in the chart above, health and education are considered to be important issues for the forthcoming election.
Nobody considers education or business as the most important issue.
We asked how seriously respondents will take the promises made by each of the two main parties during their election campaigns. Expectations clearly differ from preferences. The Budget Respondents were then asked to detail one change that they would like the Chancellor to make in the budget. Tax Respondents were asked to consider possible tax changes in the Budget. Of the remainder, more people expect a reduction in taxes.