The Tories are in the lead on : managing the economy ( 42 per cent against 33 per cent for Labour ) ; improving standards in schools ( 39 against 33 per cent ) ; getting the balance right between taxes and spending ( 38 to 30 per cent ) ; dealing with crime and antisocial behaviour ( 45 against 27 per cent ) ; immigration and asylum ( 44 to 24 per cent ) ; and reforming Britain 's political system ( 37 to 24 per cent ) .