Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterSept 26 (Reuters) - Britain's Labour party rose to its largest poll lead in over two decades over the Conservative party, The Times reported on Monday, citing YouGov poll for the publication. The opposition party is 17 points ahead of the Conservatives, a level of support not seen since 2001 when Labour's Tony Blair was prime minister, the report said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe survey found huge public opposition, even among Conservatives, to the tax cuts announced by Kwarteng in the mini-budget last week, said The Times. On Tuesday, Labour leader Keir Starmer will strike at the heart of Prime Minister Liz Truss's plan to revive growth, saying a Labour government would create jobs, improve skills and tackle climate change rather than cut taxes for the wealthiest. (This story corrects to read paragraph 3 when Tony Blair "was prime minister" instead of "became prime minister")Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Gokul Pisharody in Bengaluru; Editing by David GregorioOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Source: The Times September 27, 2022 03:47 UTC